Rail Network
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-21
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Nessa Cosgrove (LAB), Labour Panel

It was my understanding, and the Minister of State has cleared it up, that there is going to be no greenway on this rail structure, which is wonderful. Unfortunately, our local representatives in Sligo are continuing to press, saying that there is an option to have a greenway developed here, whereas in Mayo and Galway all the politicians from Opposition parties and all parties have come together and this is why they have made a very firm case, and they have seen it. In fairness to the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, he has done Trojan work on this because he is passionate about having balanced development and opening up the western rail corridor.
Am I right in saying that there is going to be nothing except rail infrastructure on the existing line? My reading from the Minister of State's response is that there is going to be no greenway on the existing railway.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-21