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

The following figures for 2023 are in the public domain and I have no doubt that they have prompted the Deputy's question. At the end of May, the cumulative net capital expenditure for the Department of Transport was €2.343 billion which was 19.1% behind the profile of €2.89 billion.

The Department of Transport has a capital underspend versus where it was a year ago. It is not so far behind where it is on profile. I have had a lot of engagement with the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan on this. His view is that with continued focus on this issue throughout the year, there should be no underspend or it will be minimal. I am very aware of the recent history we have had in large capital Departments underspending. I will work closely with the Minister, Deputy Ryan on that to try to minimise the risk developing with the Department of Transport.

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