Cullen claims Metro system plan is on track for 2012

TRANSPORT Minister Martin Cullen switched on the green light for Dublin’s new Metro system yesterday - but opposition parties predicted a swift derailment for the ambitious plans.

Mr Cullen told Cabinet colleagues public consultations on the underground link between St Stephen’s Green and Swords, via the airport, would get under way next week.

Route and station selections will also begin in earnest, Mr Cullen insisted as he promised to meet the 2012 deadline for the project pledged in the €34 billion Transport 21 plan.