Lorraine Clifford-Lee (Fianna Fail)

MetroLink is vital infrastructure, not just for north Dublin but for this country. We all know that the railway order was submitted in November 2024 and a decision is imminent. I believe from the timeline the NTA outlined that the tendering is expected to commence in 2026. Are preparations under way to adhere to that timeline? What is going on behind the scenes so that the tender documents can go out as soon as possible? It is really urgent at this stage. We have unprecedented levels of housebuilding in north Dublin, which is good, but we need to have the metro to deliver on sustainable communities there. The estuary park-and-ride will provide 2,000 spaces, which will be vital for all the communities living north of the estuary stop. We really need this to be delivered. Are we running to a strict timeline on this? There have been many problems and delays. When the planning permission is hopefully granted, will we be ready to fire the starting gun?