Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2026
47. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for DART South West; his plans to extend it to Sallins in future phases plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29202/26]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme.
In light of the above, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
Pending a more detailed response, I note that the GDA Transport Strategy 2022-2042, which was prepared by the NTA and published in January 2023, includes plans to extend the DART service to Sallins in the long-term.
I also note that DART+ South West will extend DART services from the City Centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge, including four-tracking from Park West to Heuston.
A Railway Order was approved for DART+ South West by An Coimisiún Pleanála in November 2024. In addition, procurement for DART+ South West and West is progressing with pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) notices for Design and Build works advertised in May 2025.
Funding from the NDP Sectoral Investment Plan published by my Department last November has allowed Compulsory Purchase Orders for DART+ South West to commence in February.
