06-10-2000 Taoiseachs address at the SIPTU biennial conference

Under the National Development Plan, a £4.628 billion medium term investment strategy has been set out. This includes a £3.978 billion investment in the Greater Dublin Area over the period of the Plan, covering bus, rail, light rail, integration measures, traffic management and demand management. Also included is £500 million for revitalisation of the mainline railway network and £150 million for upgrading the Bus Eireann fleet. The Government has also agreed to build a metro system for Dublin on a PPP basis. This will complement the LUAS and equip Dublin for the commuter needs of this century.