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

On access to the airport, a matter Deputy Alan Farrell has also raised, we have put in place a process to examine the options that might substantially improve access between Dublin city centre, the airport and Swords. As I told Deputy Timmy Dooley earlier, I aim to have that process completed by the middle of the year to ensure we will be clear on what projects will be involved which will allow us to respond to the points identified by the Deputy.

On the need to invest in public transport and Dublin north-south connectivity, before Christmas I introduced a Supplementary Estimate of €160 million, of which €110 million went directly to public transport. If one ever wanted to have a clearer sign of my Department’s, as well as the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring’s commitment to public transport, it is that we brought forward this Supplementary Estimate. The €110 million allocation went to Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann to give them the support they needed to respond to the needs outlined by the Deputy.

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