Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 154: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide a full report on the Dublin rail interconnector; the stage planning for the rail interconnector is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39840/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The planning and design of the DART Underground (as the Interconnector is now known) is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand from the company that work is currently underway on the scheme design, geotechnical investigations and preparation of an environmental impact study including a detailed archaeological report. I understand that Iarnród Éireann expect to submit an application for a Railway Order to An Bord Pleanála by the end of 2009. My Department has recently approved funding of €55 million towards the cost of this planning and design work.