Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)

Senator O'Brien's concerns were first raised in the context of a belief that the project would cost in the region of €2.3 billion to €2.7 billion. We now know the cost is in the region of €500 million, which is significantly lower. I agree with the Senator that we must scrutinise every cent of public money spent. Having worked in local government for 14 years, I believe that sort of assessment would be part of the overall planning process for the provision of such significant infrastructure to serve north Dublin. I will undertake to seek the information Senator Power requires.