Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I asked if the Minister of State is aware of widespread concern about the proposal to run metro overground from DCU to Ballymun. Is he aware of these concerns? Does he accept that they are valid? There are three heavily congested major junctions on Ballymun Road. It defies logic to consider the metro on the surface through three busy junctions. Does the Minister of State accept that such a proposal will split Ballymun in two?

Does the Minister of State accept that if the project proceeds, there will be major investment in a metro that will never realise its capacity because it will be running at surface? It will never be able to run at a frequency of 90 seconds. Does the Minister of State accept that running it on the surface will inhibit the project? Will the Government review this aspect of the proposal and ensure the metro is kept underground until it passes north of the Ballymun estate?

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