Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future use of a railway station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27526/23]

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 on the line between Cork and Limerick Junction at Kilmallock, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.

As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The results of the Review will inform the development of the railway sector on the island of Ireland over the coming decades, including along the corridor between Dublin and Cork. It is expected that a draft of the Review will be published for Strategic Environmental Assessment public consultation in July.

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