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Neworder · 13-03-2007, 10:35

I agree with the general P11 stance that there are far higher priorities for rail funding than the WRC today, and that emphasis should be given to projects which will benefit the greater population and need the limited resources available today.

However there is also a case to be made for regional balance and the fate of our smaller cities and towns, who’s tax payers though less in number also want quality transport infrastructure to remain competitive with the capital, attract employers, investment and workers. Dublin is a constantly expanding metropolitan area that will continue to demand the major share of rail investment foreseeable future. We are always complaining that our Government does not do enough to put infrastructure in place before demand arrives. Are we now against all subvention, is there no case to be made for investing in the regions to pre-empt future growth?

13-03-2007, 10:35	#12
Neworder New to the board Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	I agree with the general P11 stance that there are far higher priorities for rail funding than the WRC today, and that emphasis should be given to projects which will benefit the greater population and need the limited resources available today. However there is also a case to be made for regional balance and the fate of our smaller cities and towns, who’s tax payers though less in number also want quality transport infrastructure to remain competitive with the capital, attract employers, investment and workers. Dublin is a constantly expanding metropolitan area that will continue to demand the major share of rail investment foreseeable future. We are always complaining that our Government does not do enough to put infrastructure in place before demand arrives. Are we now against all subvention, is there no case to be made for investing in the regions to pre-empt future growth?