Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

I appreciate the Minister of State's response. My party and I are deeply committed to the concept of superb public transport and we recognise the role of the metro in this regard. The Minister of State said the detailed business case process will commence following the completion of the planning process when the outcome of the An Bord Pleanála application will be known. That work should be done now to ensure the correct criteria are laid down for those who will tender for the project. Ways must be found to ensure the Oireachtas and the public are informed regarding the cost of major projects that will be paid for by many generations to come without commercial interests being infringed. I would appreciate it if the Minister of State conveyed to the Minister for Transport and the Marine my desire that the RPA work as collaboratively and transparently as possible with the surrounding communities because that is badly needed.