Written answers

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

8:00 pm

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 557: To ask the Minister for Transport the time frame for rolling out rail for counties Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal in view of the recent advertisement by Iarnród Éireann (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1884/08]

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 559: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on engaging with his counterpart in Northern Ireland to discuss the possibility of a cost benefit analysis for a potential railway line between Derry and Letterkenny and on to Sligo, in view of the Belfast Agreement's policy on integrated transportation and with Derry and Letterkenny named as gateways in the national development strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1896/08]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 557 and 559 together.

Transport 21 provides the strategic framework and funding for the upgrade of the railway network and rolling stock in the period to 2015. It does not provide for the extension of the network to serve the areas referred to by the Deputy.

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 560: To ask the Minister for Transport if Derry city and environs merit a scoping study for development of rail, in view of Derry city being the fourth city on the island and the economic benefits which would accrue, such as reduced congestion, time savings for citizens, environmental benefits and reduced road side accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1897/08]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The issues raised by the Deputy are a matter for the Northern Ireland Authorities.

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