Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am well aware of the need for improved public transport in that part of the city. As the Deputy knows, because his constituency is in the area, the population forecast for the region and the development already taking place indicate that public transport is needed now and that the need will grow in years to come. I am well aware of the social impact and economic cost of failing to provide it. In the study to which I referred, 20 projects for the north side of the city are being reviewed, which include existing options such as the metro north. With the amount of debate and contest that has taken place about which mechanism would be used and what it would cost, a study must be done to examine all the options and make a recommendation by way of a shortlist and a selected project. All of that is being done to bring clarity to the situation the Deputy has described.

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