Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It reminds me of a certain bowl in north-west Dublin several years ago. It raises the question of whether we should be considering alternatives before we commit to this €3 billion to €4 billion project. If we have up to €4 billion to invest in public transport in the Dublin region, I do not believe the Houses of the Oireachtas have been given a fair opportunity to consider if this is the best idea. Even in the worst case scenario, if the project were go ahead, as I very much doubt that it will in the end, the existing Luas green line would be closed for between one and two years. People should be told the consequences of the decisions being made in their names.