All-Ireland railway review will examine north-west network Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon said the review would examine railway connectivity throughout the island of Ireland. Picture by Mark Marlow Seamus McKinney
AN all-Ireland strategic rail review is to examine regional accessibility, including to the north west.
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon announced the review with the Republic s Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan.
It will consider how Ireland s rail network can improve connectivity between major cities and support regional development.
Ms Mallon said the study would consider the feasibility of “high-higher speeds” and any potential increase in the use of rail for freight.
The lack of railway network in the north west has been a focus of campaign groups for many years. While there is a single link between Derry and Belfast, Donegal is the only county in Ireland that does not have a network.
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A Laois mother whose small son was killed by a drunk driver will continue in her efforts to make Ireland s roads safer.
Gillian Treacy s son Ciarán (4), was killed and she herself seriously injured when a drunk driver hit their car in a head on collision near Portarlington on April 19, 2014.
Gillian and her husband Ronan went on to head a heartbreaking media road safety campaign for the Road Safety Authority against drink driving.
She was appointed to the board of directors of the Road Safety Authority in 2018 for a three year term, and has confirmed her re-appointment for another three years.
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