Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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117. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the Luas extension to Lucan; the timeframe for the delivery of the Luas; and when communities along the chosen route will be consulted and informed of the plans. [53591/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

As the Deputy is aware, the National Development Plan 2021 - 2030 confirms that appraisal and planning will continue in relation to Luas Lucan

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the light rail network.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received the full assessment report on the Navan rail line as part of the NTA updated transport strategy for the greater Dublin area; the reason for the delay in its publishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53689/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware the issue of a rail connection to Navan is being re-examined as part of the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) review of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area. The Strategy as we all know is a multi-modal, twenty year transport strategy for the region and one that must be reflected in relevant land-use strategies across the GDA.

As part of their overall review, the NTA has engaged external expertise to specifically re-examine the feasibility of a Navan Rail Line and provide an evidence based assessment of the proposals to inform the review of the overall Strategy.

I understand that the draft Strategywill be published next week along with all of the background papers that informed its development. The publication of the documentation by the NTA will coincide with the launch of a public consultation process on the revised Strategyand I would encourage all interested parties to participate in that consultation process.