Alan Farrell
Ceist:219. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the current progress on DART+ projects; the expected progress for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3478/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 25 January 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In that regard I was delighted to secure Government approval in December which permits the DART+ West project enter the statutory planning system and also permitted Iarnród Éireann enter into a ten-year procurement framework for new rail fleet and immediately order 95 new carriages.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART+ Programme and its constituent projects.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.