The Green Party has welcomed plans to progress a rail link to Shannon, Co Clare.

Brian Leddin TD said he is confident it will prove a "potential game changer" for transport in Limerick.

He said: "For Limerick to grow and prosper we need modern transport infrastructure that will equip us for the future. This is the first step to develop an integrated suburban rail network for Limerick serving Shannon, Moyross, Ballysimon, Castleconnell, Raheen and Adare. We need to make sure that the upcoming Limerick development plan supports the development of high quality and high density housing that will allow the region to grow and prosper sustainably, making sure that everyone has access to education, work and public services.

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"As well as reinforcing Shannon Airport as strategic national infrastructure I have been determined that the government support a sustainable future for the region. I’ll continue to work to push the development of a high-quality suburban rail network for the Mid-West region."