Brendan Ryan
Question:610. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the new metro north project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29720/16]
View answerTuesday, 11 October 2016
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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 new Metro North, with construction expected to commence in 2021 with a view to delivering the project by 2026/2027. The Programme for Partnership Government commits to proceeding with the New Metro North project. It is estimated that the project will cost in the region of €2.4 billion (excluding VAT).
The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) 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.