Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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316. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received any business plans or proposals to reinstate Buttevant train station as part of active travel plans in the M20 project or other rail projects; and if so, the estimated cost of same. [17585/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister of 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 at Buttevant, Co Cork, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. 

I can confirm that I have not received any business plans or proposals to reinstate Buttevant train station as part of active travel plans in the M20 national roads project or other rail projects.

However, in light of Iarnród Éireann’s responsibilities 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.