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Unread 22-07-2016, 10:00   #31
James Shields
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An interesting argument.

I agree that the Interconnector should be higher priority than Metro North, however I don't agree that it has to be an either/or.

I think Dublin needs a solution to its transport problems as soon as possible. Both projects are planned and ready, and while it might take a little time to get them back on track, delivery is likely to be 2-5 years quicker than any alternative.

The total cost of around 5 billion would be over a number of years, and I don't think Ireland would have a problem raising that sort of money for major capital projects. There would be significant savings in both disruption and money to building the Stephen's green station as a single entity, which can only be done if both projects are on the table, even if one is a couple of years behind the other.

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