Robert Troy
Ceist:428. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been spent on the Metro north project to date in 2017. [51014/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 November 2017
Ceisteanna (428, 429)
Robert Troy
Ceist:429. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of completing the Metro north project. [51015/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 429 together.
As the Deputy is aware, funding of over €700 million has been allocated under the Government’s present Capital Plan 2016-2021 for planning, design and construction of new Metro North. Funding in the initial years of the Capital Plan is for planning and design work with construction work commencing in 2021 and passenger services starting in 2027.
The estimated cost of completing the new Metro North project is €2.4 billion. The forthcoming ten-year National Investment Plan will include the funding for the period to complete this significant addition to public transport.
I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the National Transport Authority for information in relation to expenditure to date in 2017 on the Metro North project. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.