Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Transport the time-span for the construction of the western rail corridor from Athenry to Tuam to Claremorris; the expenditure that will be used on this particular part of the project in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10791/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The phased re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor is being progressed by Iarnród Éireann with the Ennis to Athenry section to be completed in 2009, and subject to statutory requirements and requirements relating to approval of capital projects, the Athenry to Tuam section in 2011 and the Tuam to Claremorris section in 2014. My Department has allocated €60 million to Iarnród Éireann for expenditure this year on Phase 1 of the Western Rail Corridor. I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that, apart from planning expenses, there will be no capital expenditure in 2008 on the Athenry to Claremorris sections.