Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

Did he steal the Minister's thunder? We look forward to an early decision. The Minister is answering for his two predecessors who dragged their heels on transport initiatives in the Dublin area. What is the status of the commitment in the programme for Government to provide a full metro serving the airport? The Minister seems to be indicating he is still considering the possibility of a metro. The Taoiseach has stated that it is out of the question. Where does the overall plan for the metro now stand?

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