Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

No

No, we should focus on re-opening our disused railway lines rather than on developing high-speed rail

Government should open currently closed rail stations providing more public transport
The green bus that goes from Kildare to Dublin City Center was reliable when it first got its contract but now is unreliable and operating at 1/3 rd of what it is supposed/ contracted to supply, it should be made to reapply yearly for its contract so that it will be encouraged to actually provide a reliable service

No, but the government should re-open old railway networks and branch lines to improve connectivity across the country

This would be the last stage in my opinion. We need to zone in on bettering the transport system we already have before we make new plans. This is counterproductive and wastes time and money

Yes Irish transport system is in SHAMBLES and needs to be fixed ASAP with reasonable ticket prices - all across Europe they have a intricate and perfectly timed transport system at a low low cost and all citizens use public transport because it’s fast,efficient and cost effective compared to Ireland charging for expensive tickets and not even being able to arrive on time

High speed rail connections is not necessary but a standard of rail service in all 32 county’s could add massive prospects for commuters outside large city’s

Yes, but prioritise having trains connecting the cities that do not require change-overs regardless of highspeed or not.

The government should be developing high-speed rail networks itself so that the network can remain within state ownership and nationalised and not within the hands of private investors.

Yes , but once other issues like homelessness and funding for mental health/HSE funding has been dealt with

Only if the tender process is publicly transparent.

If high-speed rail could connect you to a dream destination, where would it be and why?

What concerns might people have about high-speed rail and how would you address them?

If you could reduce your travel time significantly, what would you do with the extra hours gained?

Do you think investing in high-speed rail is a good strategy for combating climate change? Why or why not?

How would your life change if your city was connected to others by high-speed rail?

How important is it for you that travel options are environmentally friendly?

Would you prefer high-speed rail over flying if both options were available to you? Why?

Imagine your future city connected by high-speed rail; what are the first three changes that come to mind?

Can you think of a situation where high-speed rail could significantly impact someone's daily commute or lifestyle?

How do you think high-speed rail could affect remote areas it connects to major cities?