Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the development of a new commuter rail line between Cork and Midleton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32652/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The implementation of this project, for which my Department has approved funding, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand that enabling works have already commenced on the Midleton line but that there has been a delay in awarding the main construction contract as the contract had to be re-advertised for commercial reasons. The award of contracts for the construction of railway development projects is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have no role in relation thereto. However I understand that Iarnród Éireann intend to award the main construction contract by 31 December 2007 and that construction works are expected to be completed and passenger services to have commenced by mid 2009.