To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of the very high cost of building a metro and the need for high passenger numbers to make it viable, he will consider selecting a route which serves sites with high-density development potential and funding it by means of development levies from these sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Róisín Shortall.
For PRIORITY answer on Tuesday, 4th May, 2004.
Ref No: 12721/04
To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects to bring the business case proposal for the first phase of the Dublin metro to Cabinet for a decision.
- Eamon Ryan.
For PRIORITY answer on Tuesday, 4th May, 2004.
Ref No: 12591/04
Answered by Minister for Transport
(Séamus Brennan)
Reply
I propose to answer questions 41 and 44 together.
The Programme for Government contains a commitment to develop a Metro with a link to Dublin Airport.
I have received the revised Outline Business Case for Line 1 of the Metro from the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) which involves a line from the Airport to the City Centre. I am currently finalising my proposals on the Metro in the context of the wider transport needs of the Greater Dublin Area. I expect to bring these proposals to the Government shortly.
Metro systems are designed to cater for the needs of areas where there are substantial passenger flows. Among the important considerations in selecting a route will be the level of expected patronage and the potential for raising development levies as a contribution towards the cost of the project.
