Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement there has been with Westmeath County Council, Irish Rail and other interested parties regarding the reopening of Killucan train station. [46811/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network including the former station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.

In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

I can confirm that late last year I met with the Council and Iarnród Éireann to discuss the issue generally.