Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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381. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the recent decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant planning permission to Iarnród Éireann for two extra tracks between Park West and Cherry Orchard and Heuston Station will benefit Kerry passengers, with a straight run to Dublin Heuston, and improve travel time, with no change required at Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59203/25]

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 in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme. The future operation of the rail network is also a matter for Iarnród Éireann, in consultation with the NTA.

The Railway Order referred to is in respect of DART+ South West, which was approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in November 2024.

DART+ South West will involve the extension of DART services from the City Centre to Hazelhatch, including four-tracking from Park West to Heuston.

Procurement for DART+ South West is progressing with pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) notices for Design and Build works advertised in May 2025.

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.

Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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382. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the two extra tracks recently granted planning permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála between Park West and Cherry Orchard and Heuston Station will be in place and ready to carry passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59204/25]

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 in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme.

The Railway Order referred to is in respect of DART+ South West, which will involve the extension of DART services from the City Centre to Hazelhatch, including four-tracking from Park West to Heuston.

A Railway Order for DART+ South West was approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in November 2024.

Procurement for DART+ South West is progressing with pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) notices for Design and Build works advertised in May 2025.

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.