Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 433: To ask the Minister for Transport the next step in the planning of the metro north line; the stage and the way in which the public consultation will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35344/05]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 434: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects the plans for the metro north to be progressed; when he expects to have information on the location of stops on this route; if all of this line will be underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35345/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 and 434 together.

The Railway Procurement Agency, RPA, is currently preparing a detailed implementation plan for the metro north line. This will include public consultation which will commence in early 2006. The final location of stops will be defined through the public consultation and statutory approval process. RPA's current proposal for metro north includes a mix of underground, at-grade and elevated alignments.