Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016
609. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has met Transport Infrastructure Ireland to discuss the metro north project since he became Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29719/16]
View answerI had a meeting with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) on 8th August 2016 to discuss a range of issues under their remit, including new Metro North.
TII and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have commenced preparatory work on planning and design of new Metro North and a dedicated project Steering Group which has been established for this purpose is meeting on a regular basis. Funding has been made available under the Government's Capital Plan "Building on Recovery Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2016-2021" for planning, design and construction of the project, with construction expected to commence in 2021 with a view to delivering the project by 2026/2027.
