The problem with assessing the prospects for any of the regional lines is that IE operate opaquely. If the infrastructure provider and operator roles were split (as demanded by the EU but from which a derogation was obtained), it would be possible to insist that Infrastructure be transparent about their capital state and forward plans since they would be an agency similar to the NRA - no issues of competitiveness would apply. Instead both the infrastructure and operating sides are sheltered from FOI.
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