Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2026
169. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the anticipated cost to TII of purchasing ten homes in a location (details supplied) in order to enable the construction of the Metrolink to proceed without objection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2899/26]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has the statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), which includes MetroLink.
As the Deputy will be aware, An Coimisiún Pleanála published its decision to grant the MetroLink Railway Order in October 2025. This decision was subsequently subject to legal challenge, which, following successful mediation, has been withdrawn. I warmly welcome the decision to withdraw the legal challenge, as we now have full planning permission and funding in place to move MetroLink towards procurement and construction.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
