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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister for that. I call Deputy O’Rourke. I propose we stick to the ten-minute time slots. Depending on the number of members who contribute, we may be able to have a second round of questions.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Clearly, it would have to get approval from the Government for the make-up of its budget. Therefore, it would come back to the Department.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I accept that, but the question Deputy O'Rourke asked is that at some point in time it can only pay out that money having sought approval from the Department. Is that reasonable?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Has the Minister that figure at his disposal?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: What has changed between the existing NDP, which had a completion date of 2027, and the date that has been mooted in the media as 2034. The Minister spoke about the guidelines in the review. Has the Department brought in different ways of assessing projects? Is it due to the national investment framework for transport in Ireland, NIFTI, that the way in which projects are assessed is...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: That is what the media are reporting.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Minister will appreciate, however, that everyone needs a target date. It is as though someone saying he or she will build a house without saying when because that depends on planning, and someone then-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the delay because the basis under which projects are assessed has changed?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: When was that change?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Apart from that, has there been a change in the way the Department assesses projects? This project clearly went through certain processes. Has it now gone back to square one?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: In layman's terms, what different assessments will be brought forward?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is frustrating for the public to hear this.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: I will allow Deputy O'Rourke some additional time.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: In the time available to me, I want to engage over and back with the Minister. There are a couple of points I want to deal with. The completion of MetroLink is referenced in the NDP to be 2028, but in the media, and on the website 2034 and quarter 4, 2028 respectively, are referenced. The Minister, Deputy Ryan, has responsibility for the Department of Transport. Could MetroLink be built...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Why has the Minister come out now and said the 2028 deadline may no longer be achievable?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: What is the plan telling the Minister?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: Approximately when does the Minister anticipate will be the earliest date based on the business proposal put forward for the Dublin metro?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Kieran O'Donnell: How long?