Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
166. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the present status of the proposed tunnel project being proposed at Dublin Airport; if he will outline the procurement stage of the project; the envisaged capital allocation required to complete it; the timelines surrounding the project proposal; whether or not this project has been approved for capital funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21254/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the operation, management and development of Dublin Airport.daa obtained a grant of planning permission for the proposed tunnel from Fingal County Council on 27 February 2023. This decision was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, who made a final grant of permission, with conditions attached on 17 April 2024. The proposed project is included in Dublin Airport's Capital Investment Programme (2020+) which is funded directly by the airport through airport charges with no recourse to Exchequer funding.
As this is a development matter for daa, I have forwarded your query to daa for a direct reply on the further detail you have requested. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days please contact my private office.
