Rose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the rail line from Claremorris to Collooney was last cleared or maintained; if he will instruct Iarnród Éireann to clear the line in order to ensure the line and corresponding right of way is maintained for potential future use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30629/23]

Rose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

158. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of conducting a detailed engineering and track survey of the rail line from Claremorris to Collooney to assess future use options of varying specifications such as freight and passenger services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30630/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 158 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network, including the disused line from Claremorris to Collooney, 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.