Public inquiry to examine concerns over rail line

A PUBLIC inquiry which is due to examine the proposed reopening of the €90 million-plus Cork to Midleton rail line has received 35 submissions, it was confirmed last night.

Ivor Geraghty, secretary to the inquiry, said that he was now preparing these submissions, which mainly concentrated on concerns rather than objections, for a public hearing which will take place in Midleton, Co Cork, starting on Tuesday, October 31.

Mr Geraghty pointed out that submissions had come from individuals, groups and businesses and the number was about average for such railway developments.