Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The timeframe would be in the next two to three years. The challenge with all of these projects is getting the grid connection and power, because we need a very high power capability when there is a battery electric train running off the wires, which would be the case in Wicklow. That project would take longer if we were to electrify all the way to Wicklow. My understanding is that is not impossible in Wicklow Station. Therefore, my answer is "Yes".

In terms of the allocation of the DART battery electric carriages, extending to Wicklow would be one of the best benefits. I do not have my exact project timeline, but we would also have to invest in an upgrade on the line between Greystones and Bray. That is not to mention the coastal issues south of it. As part of that, we should consider looking at the Wexford train in terms of whether we would shuttle it from Wicklow to Wexford as a way of getting more frequency and improving the service. That is something we would consider doing at the same time. That might be controversial, but it would be the right approach. In addition, it could be done in the same sort of timeframe.