Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 148: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied with the progress of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35085/09]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the proposed re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor on a phased basis was announced in 2005 by my colleague, Noel Dempsey T.D. Minister for Transport, as part of Transport 21.

I understand that work is continuing on the first phase of the Corridor, from Ennis to Athenry and this is on target to be completed by the end of the year. As part of the support for WRC, my own Department has provided funding of €3.5m towards line clearance work between Claremorris and Collooney.