Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

Question 23: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on whether the continuing traffic congestion problem in Dublin city and the greater Dublin area has an adverse effect on the ability of the capital to function efficiently and competitively; his further views on whether the proposed interconnector between the city's rail systems will go a long way to addressing this problem; the central considerations he will take into account in his decision on whether to allocate funding to this project should it be given approval; when the interconnector is likely to be put into use; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8720/11]

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