Paul Murphy
Ceist:146. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when funding will be provided to commence construction on Dart+ South West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15548/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 26 February 2026
Ceisteanna (146)
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.
DART+ South West will extend DART services from Dublin 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, which was published by the Department of Transport in December last year, has allowed the commencement of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) to be progressed for DART+ South West, starting this month. In addition, framework procurement contracts are being established for DART+ West, with the intention of also using them for DART+ South West.
The Department will also explore any EU funding which may become available to accelerate public transport projects.
The NDP will be reviewed around 2028 and updated at that point, and this will also provide an opportunity to examine the potential to provide additional funding to accelerate the delivery of projects such as 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.