Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

The current economic climate is key. Does it mean that all of Transport 21's objectives will be followed through? There has been speculation in the press regarding metro north and west. Will the Minister comment in this regard? Metro north, which everyone present favours, is predicated on a Government decision to proceed. It has not received the final green light.

Where there are contractual obligations, I presume that they must continue. Where there are none, will the Minister provide an amended Transport 21 plan for 2015?

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