Shane Ross under fire after leaking of rail review

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has been heavily criticised following the leaking of a confidential report into the country’s rail network.

Several rail lines may be closed around Ireland due to an Iarnród Éireann funding shortfall, according to reports.

In the rail review, which has yet to be made public, it allegedly states that Iarnród Éireann needs more than €600m over the next five years in ensure its financial stability.