Gerry Duggan presents an overview of the Irish Academy of Engineering’s submission to the National Transport Authority on the development of a transport strategy for the Greater Dublin Area; in the period 20152040.

The proposals in the submission were designed to deliver access to affordable housing and acceptable travel times, for a rapidly expanding population. Also included in the proposal is a fully integrated light and heavy rail network which could be implemented at no higher cost than existing proposals.

Presenter
Gerry Duggan, Chartered Engineer

Gerry is a fellow of the Academy and a contributor to the Academies Policy Advisory’s on Energy, Emissions and Transport.

During his 35 year career with ESB he held many diverse positions, including responsibility for the initial coal and shipping contracts for Moneypoint and acting as ESB’s nominee director on the boards of private companies.