Roderic O'Gorman
Ceist:334. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport his plans to serve notices to treat for the DART+ South West project before the end of the 18 month deadline. [71193/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 11 December 2025
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Freagraí scríofa
As 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.
The DART+ programme, which comprises five different projects in and around the GDA, will triple the length of the electrified network from circa 50km to 150km and double city centre capacity from 26,000 passengers per hour per direction to 52,000 during peak hours. This will significantly enhance access to high capacity public transport across the GDA.
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 under the NDP Transport Sectoral Investment Plan, which was published by the Department of Transport in November 2025, will allow Compulsory Purchase Orders to progress for DART+ South West starting next year and to progress procurement for the project, with some of the framework contracts being established in common for DART+ West and DART+ South West.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.