Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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854. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the metro north project is essential for the future rail needs for the greater Dublin area; and if he agrees with the demotion of the project in the greater Dublin area transport strategy. [12847/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​The Programme for Government includes a commitment to provide funds to enable the New Metro North project to proceed during the lifetime of the Capital Plan: "Building on Recovery Infrastructure & Capital Investment (2016-2021)".

The revised Metro North project was recommended by NTA last year as the best option for the Swords- Dublin Airport- City Centre corridor following a comprehensive assessment of various schemes, and having regard to the long term public transport needs of the corridor. The project is included in NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (2016-2035).

Subject to compliance with the requirements of the Public Spending Code, it is expected that construction of the project would commence in 2021 with a view to completion by 2026/27.