Sinn Féin has expressed disappointment over plans to proceed with the Metro North will not start until 2021.

Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson Dessie Ellis welcomed plans to proceed with the development, however he said the plans been consistently pushed back by government after government over the past 20 years with €150 million spent on the project to date.

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Mr Ellis said: "It is extremely disappointing to hear that building will not commence until 2021 – a full term after the lifetime of this government - with 2027 the projected completion date. Sinn Féin has major concerns regarding further delays."

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