Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 47: To ask the Minister for Transport the contacts he has had with the National Roads Authority, Dublin City Council and Nishimatsu-Mowlem-Irishenco in relation to the total projected estimate for the construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel; when the total tunnel construction cost will be finalised; and if he envisages further payments being made to the NMI consortium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17339/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. As the Deputy is aware, the implementation of individual national road projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

In particular, the allocation of funding in relation to the construction or maintenance of national roads is a matter for the NRA under Section 19 of the Act.

The construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel project was procured by Dublin City Council and funded through the NRA. I understand from the NRA that the estimated final outturn cost of the Tunnel remains at €751 million.