Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015
619. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the Dublin Area Rapid Transit to Drogheda in County Louth; if he will have this proposal examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32995/15]
View answerAs announced on 22 September, the Government intends to progress elements of the DART Expansion Programme under the new Capital Plan 2016-2022. This will include the electrification of the Northern line to extend the DART to Balbriggan and works to increase frequency of existing services.
Funding for the electrification of the line onwards to Drogheda will not be available under the new capital plan but the project remains part of the overall DART Expansion Programme and, in that context, the project will remain under review with a view to inclusion under the next Capital Plan post-2022, subject to business case approval and availability of funding.
