Brussels, 09/01/2013 (Agence Europe) - The Irish Presidency will not be able to escape the flood of the fourth railway package, which is to be presented during its mandate. This file, of course, features among its priorities although it only commits carefully “to make progress on the dossier”. Indeed, the Irish minister for transport, Leo Varadkar, told EUROPE in December that he was happy to tackle the work on the technical aspects and interoperability. A policy debate will take place during the Transport Council on 11 March. Dublin is likely to be more ambitious on the new guidelines for the trans-European transport network, bringing about an agreement with the European Parliament over the next six months. As far as the airports package is concerned, the Irish Presidency wants to bring the negotiations to a “satisfactory conclusion”. During its mandate, Ireland possibly intends to bring in general approaches on the reporting of air accidents, on the future revision of air passenger rights, on technical control and on marine equipment. Discussions are also due to be started on the strategy expected this month on alternative fuels. Lastly, revision of the tachograph and alignment of European legislation with the Maritime Labour Convention are due to be adopted under the Irish Presidency. (MD/transl.fl)