Mr. John O'Sullivan:

I thank the Deputy for her question. It is a complex project and, as one would expect with any complex project, there are associated risks. I am not suggesting that they cannot be mitigated or managed. With proper project management, planning and appropriate resources, they can be. There is a certain level of expenditure involved and some technical risks, but these can be managed. One can learn from international examples how to mitigate risks. One of the main requisites is to ensure buy-in and participation by all key stakeholders.

These are the main risks. During the forthcoming review, which is set out as an action item under Construction 2020, there will be an opportunity to get to the bottom of these risks and ensure appropriate strategies are in place to manage them and take the project forward.