Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 355: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimate provided as to when the Dublin Port tunnel will be fully operational and open to traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13187/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, including the Dublin Port tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the local authorities concerned. Good progress continues to be made on the construction of the tunnel. I am informed by the NRA that the civil engineering work within the tunnel has now been largely completed and the main focus of work has shifted to the installation of the mechanical and electrical systems which make up the safety and control features of the project. I also understand that the tunnel is expected to be open to traffic in summer 2006 following the testing and commissioning of the tunnel's operational and safety features.