Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2023-04-27
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Matt Shanahan (IND), Waterford

Can the Tánaiste update the House on the final cost of the Dunkettle interchange? It was originally signalled at €77 million when first mooted, then the figure rose to €88 million. I gather it was signed off in the early days of the Tánaiste's premiership at €216 million. Even that sounds a lot for a fancy-pants roundabout. Some 23 years ago, the Jack Lynch tunnel cost €133 million; adjusted for inflation that is around €216 million today. With a two-for-one split between public transport and roads hardwired into the programme for Government, this overspend has killed off road projects elsewhere. It certainly stands in stark contrast to the lack of any development on the N24 or N25, which is vital infrastructure for developing the south-east region. What is the bill for the Dunkettle interchange? If the Tánaiste does not have the detail, can he respond to me in writing?

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Sitting date: 2023-04-27