481 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if the decision to re-open an infrastructural project (details supplied) in County Galway is conditional on the carrying out of a feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12880/07]

In the context of the approval of funding and opening for the Ennis/Athenry section of the Western Rail Corridor, the Government also approved funding for the development of the Athenry/Tuam section subject to the submission by Iarnród Éireann of an updated business plan based on the prior introduction of services on the Ennis/Athenry section.