Grace Boland (Dublin Fingal West, Fine Gael)
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16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the opening of the Luas to Lucan route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2546/26]

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 (GDA), including light rail.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is progressing the Luas Lucan project in collaboration with the NTA. In 2025, the NTA submitted the Project Outline Document (POD) for Luas Lucan to my Department, as required under the Transport Appraisal Framework for investment proposals in the transport sector with an estimated potential cost of €20 million or more. TII are currently working to identify the emerging preferred route for Luas Lucan and this is expected to undergo a non-statutory public consultation in 2026.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the development of public transport infrastructure in the GDA, 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.