Red tape alone for potential rail tunnel at notorious Merrion Gates junction ‘would cost up to €50m’ says NTA

Fine Gael Cllr Danny Byrne says he is looking to set up a GoFundMe page to help raise the cash for an application

Councillor proposes 5km rail tunnel to avoid D4 level crossings

The National Transport Authority has claimed a planning application for a potential Dublin rail project would cost up to €50m to complete – over 140 times the cost a local councillor was quoted.

The estimated cost from the NTA highlights the significant challenges of upgrading crucial public infrastructure in Ireland, as warnings over the slow pace of delivery and massive cost overruns continue to mount, eroding the country’s competitiveness.

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