Ross only interested 'in projects close to his heart' claims FF spokesperson

Fianna Fáil’s transport spokesperson Robert Troy said he was very concerned that there was going to be more reduced expenditure by the Department of Transport.

Fianna Fáil’s transport spokesperson Robert Troy says that the Minister for Transport Shane Ross appears to be more interested “in projects close to his heart” as it is claimed that cost overruns at the national children's hospital could require the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to find savings of €30 million in its capital budget this year.

His comments come as it has emerged that a payment of €27 million earmarked for the Dublin to Derry A5 road upgrade jointly funded by the Irish and British governments will be delayed due to cost overruns at the hospital.