Irish rail traffic management system costs soar
About this episode
The episode discusses the rising costs and criticisms of Ireland's new rail traffic management system.
Ireland’s new rail traffic management system is facing serious criticism, after costs rose from an expected €19.5 million to more than €31 million with no part of the system delivered yet. Concerns have been raised at the Dáil Public Accounts Committee, where the project has been described as a “slowly developing shambles.” Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal West joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
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