Rail Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2010

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Ceisteanna (57)

Michael D. Higgins

Ceist:

105 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12800/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

Services between Limerick and Galway will commence on 30 March, marking the completion of Phase 1 of the Western Rail Corridor. Iarnród Éireann will now carry out a detailed evaluation of Phase 2 and 3 with a view to arriving at precise costs to undertake those works.