Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That forward-planning is key for us. Mr. Nolan answered me earlier when I talked about congestion. We have growth figures for the M3 which could relieve pressure on the Exchequer. TII is obviously hoping traffic volumes will continue to grow as it will relieve the pressure on the public purse. Equally, does TII have a vested interest in making sure rail projects in the area will not continue to be developed? There seems to be a reticence in allowing finalisation of the second phase of the Navan rail line. A reference was made earlier to "The Simpsons" and construction of the Springfield monorail. The difference is that the monorail was actually built; it was just that Homer was at the wheels and brought it to a fiery death. We do not have anyone in Navan town to try to bring the Navan rail line to completion past the point at which the Dunboyne junction ceased in the first phase. Is there a reticence on the part of TII or the Department to see the project completed because they see the growth figures for the M3?