Thomas Pringle TD
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Dáil Question: We need a Derry to Cork Western Rail Corridor stopping in Letterkenny on the way

western rail corridor

Dáil Question
No: 610

​To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the Western Rail Corridor from Derry to Letterkenny, Sligo and Galway, thereby creating a Derry to Cork Western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

– Thomas Pringle.

 

*    For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 24th May, 2016.
Ref No:   11857/16     Proof:   647

 

Answered by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport
Shane Ross

REPLY

 

The new Programme for Government includes a commitment to provide for an independent costing and review of a proposal to extend the Western Rail Corridor by linking Athenry and Claremorris. In the coming weeks I will be considering how best to progress this commitment.

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