First sod was turned in the nineties by them Minister Collins.
Lawrie,
Yes, a symbolic political gesture of intent, but no substance then. Debate amongst politicians of all breeds about going ahead and where, continued as it suited them.
Maybe THIS time .......
and that should only happen once all roads are constructed or existing roads widened, new rail lines are completed - both to within 200m of site (so small portions can be finished when airport site is near ready) and then those roads and railway actually mean something i.e. join up with existing 3 or 4 lane roads and a rail line directly to city centre via existing airport. Then the first sod can be turned on the single runway airport.
73to91,
Again, yes. I hope that costs don't get in the way for all of this, but I suspect they will.