Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019
444. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will redirect the funding that would have been used for the remainder of metro south to bring forward the timeline for delivery of metro west from Blanchardstown to Tallaght via Clondalkin (details supplied). [15139/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is no doubt aware, Metro West is not included in the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 - 2035.
The Strategy does include a proposed Luas to Lucan and I can inform the Deputy that Project Ireland 2040 provides funding for the planning, design and appraisal of that project.
Of course, the particular area referred to by the Deputy will also benefit from the investments planned under the DART Expansion Programme, which is another of the key flagship public transport projects to be funded under Project Ireland 2040.
In terms of orbital services, the Deputy will be aware that under BusConnects it is proposed to greatly enhance the provision of orbital bus services across the city, including on the west of the city.
As regards funding of MetroLink, the NTA and TII will submit a finalised business case to Government over the coming months once the current public consultation on the Preferred Route has concluded.
