Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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585. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Metro west plan; whether it remains under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43786/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area.

The Deputy will be aware that the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042 is the statutory transport strategy for the region and sets out a range of ambitious proposals for delivery over the period to 2042. In relation to metro, and as outlined in the strategy, the analysis conducted concluded that a metro line from Swords to Dublin City Centre via Dublin Airport would be the key area of focus for metro delivery out to 2042.

The NTA reviews and updates the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area every six years and so the issue of a western line extension of MetroLink may be reconsidered in future.

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.