Climate Action Bill shows need for Western Rail Corridor, with greenway alongside
A Sligo councillor says the recently-published Climate Action Bill highlights even more the need for a Western Rail Corridor from Collooney to Claremorris, with links to Galway and Limerick. The Climate Action Bill aims to halve carbon emissions by 2030. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says a Western Rail Corridor…
Minister Ryan urged to act in North West’s best interest
A Sligo Councillor is calling on the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan to act on key projects which could breathe life into North West Region. Sligo Councillor, Donal Gilroy was among a Group of five Councillors who met with Minister Ryan recently in relation…
North West MEP says Western Rail Corridor should be a priority
Sinn Féin MEP, Chris MacManus, says the Western Rail Corridor should be a priority as the EU revises its transport funding programme. MEPs debated the Trans-European Transport Network this week. He says projects included in the plan receive 85 per cent of EU funding, meaning the cost for the Irish…
Western Rail Corridor unlikely to proceed
Any prospect of extending the Western Rail Corridor from Athenry to Sligo appears to have receded as Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Greens step up government formation talks. There is no mention of any western rail extension in the Green Party’s manifesto – as it negotiates a viable…
Western Rail Corridor included on EU prioritised list
The Western Rail Corridor has been included on a list of prioritised transport networks in the EU. The European Parliament has voted on the Connecting Europe Facility programme, which grants EU funding for transport and energy projects. The development of a section of rail line –…
An Taisce: The North West does not need a motorway
As pressure mounts on the government to improve infrastructure to the North West – An Taisce says there’s no need for a motorway to Sligo. The comments come as part of the overall discussion on the National Planning Framework which will outline a strategic plan for how the country will…