The majority of the Government’s projects under Transport 21 will miss their completion deadlines.

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is advising the Government to put a greater focus on achieving value for money in infrastructure projects.

THE Government is hoping to speed up and save money on multi-billion euro transport projects following the introduction of a planning infrastructure bill.

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern said yesterday the Dublin Metro underground rail system would cost too much.

THE re-opening of a Western Rail Corridor (WRC) is a leap of faith that cannot be rushed, according to Transport Minister Seamus Brennan.

TRANSPORT Minister Séamus Brennan said yesterday that he expects a make a significant announcement on the €2.2 billion Dublin Metro within weeks.

FINANCE Minister Charlie McCreevy will be able to increase funding for major infrastructural projects after the EU yesterday changed rules governing borrowing.

Government spending on major infrastructure projects is expected to receive a massive boost today, with a change in European Union rules governing borrowing.

EU rules are to change to allow the Government to borrow large sums for major infrastructure projects.

PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS chief whip Liz O’Donnell was accused of backstabbing Fianna Fáil yesterday, after blaming them for the criticism being heaped on the Government.