Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2008
451 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the further contacts he has had with the National Roads Authority, Dublin City Council and companies (details supplied) in relation to the projected estimated cost for the construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel; when the tunnel construction cost will be finalised; if he envisages further payments being made to the consortium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23549/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
In particular, the allocation of funding in relation to the construction or maintenance of national roads is a matter for the NRA under Section 19 of the Act.
The construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel project was procured by Dublin City Council and funded through the NRA. I understand from the NRA that the estimated final outturn cost of the Tunnel remains at €751 million.
