Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 349: To ask the Minister for Transport if there are plans to re-open the railway line to Youghal; and if he will make a statement on plans for the rail network across east Cork as a whole. [3510/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Transport does not provide for the re-opening of the rail line between Midleton and Youghal. I understand from Iarnrod Eireann that the Midleton to Youghal alignment will be preserved and its future development will be assessed on foot of the experience of the re-opening of the Glounthaune to Midleton line.

Enabling works have already commenced on the Glounthaune to Midleton line. I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the main construction contract has been awarded and that the main works will commence next month. Iarnród Éireann have advised that construction works are expected to be completed, and services underway by mid 2009.