Dáil Éireann - Volume 492 - 17 June, 1998

Written Answers. - Transport Funding.

Mr. Kenny Mr. Kenny

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[1222] 77. Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if the western rail line from Athlone to Westport and Ballina is included in a list of projects to be considered for funding under reallocations from the Luas project; if she will confirm the position in view of the priority attached to this development by all organisations west of the Shannon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14617/98]

Mr. Kenny Mr. Kenny

78. Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the projects listed by Iarnród Éireann submitted to her for consideration for reallocated funds available from the Luas project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14618/98]

Minister for Public Enterprise (Mrs. O'Rourke) Mary O'Rourke

Minister for Public Enterprise (Mrs. O'Rourke): I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 78 together.

During statements in the House on the Luas light rail project on 4 June last, I gave details of alternative projects, prepared in consultation with CIÉ, which have been put forward for consideration for possible EU assistance when the light rail funding is being reallocated. A key consideration in selecting these projects was that they had to be contractually committed by end 1999 and completed by 2001 at latest. The western rail line from Athlone to Westport and Ballina is included in this list of alternative projects. A tabular statement of alternative projects for the Deputy's information follows.

OPT Proposed Public Transport Projects Put Forward for Consideration

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