Rory Hearne (Dublin North-West, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

591. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated completion date for the Luas Finglas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43913/25]

Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North-West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

593. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Finglas extension of the Luas green line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44063/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 593 together.

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 (GDA), including light rail.

The Luas Finglas project is part of four proposed Luas network extensions identified in the NTA statutory Transport Strategy for the GDA 2022-2042. The development of a Luas green line extension to serve Finglas is part of the strategy’s medium-term proposals, scheduled for delivery within the 2031-2036 timeframe.

In October 2024, the Government consented to approval in principle for the Luas Finglas project at Approval Gate 1 of the Infrastructure Guidelines. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), as the Sponsoring Agency, lodged a Railway Order (planning) application for the project with An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) in November 2024. We are currently awaiting a decision from ACP on that Railway Order application.

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 working days.