Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 219: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Dublin interconnector project; the anticipated capital cost for the project; the expected completion date; the state of discussions with all stakeholders in relation to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28047/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The planning, design and construction of the Interconnector is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. Transport 21 provides for the completion of the Interconnector by 2015. I understand that the feasibility and planning design studies currently being undertaken by Iarnród Éireann and its consultants are due for completion shortly. As part of this work Iarnród Éireann undertook public consultation in relation to the project on 3rd and 4th July this year. Iarnród Éireann is also liaising with the RPA over matters relating to the key interchanges between the Interconnector and Luas and Metro and with Dublin City Council regarding traffic management matters during the building programme.

I do not consider it prudent to release commercially sensitive information in relation to the cost of individual projects within Transport 21 until the public procurement processes are complete.