Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity)
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23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will state the progress on the DART+ West project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21431/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ West project.

Following the submission of a Railway Order application for DART+ West to An Bord Pleanála in July 2022, there has recently been progress in relation to the project. The Railway Order was granted approval by An Bord Pleanála in July 2024, subject to certain conditions, notably that the proposed depot west of Maynooth not be constructed due to concerns about flood risk. Iarnród Éireann and the NTA are currently engaging on the submission of a new Railway Order for a depot. Work is progressing with a view to moving this project into procurement and thereafter into the construction stage in the coming years.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issue raised by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a detailed response. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.