41. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport the financial commitment and timeline of drawdown for the delivery of the recently announced Navan rail line. [40207/26]

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure and services within the Greater Dublin Area. In the case of the rail network, the NTA fulfils this statutory remit in collaboration with Iarnród Éireann.

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 working days.

Pending this more detailed response, I note that the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area sets out a framework for transport investment across the region from 2022 to 2042. The Strategy includes delivery of the Navan Rail line between 2031 and 2036, subject to planning and funding approvals. The delivery of this project is currently proceeding on target and to this timeline.

The NDP Sectoral Investment Plan published by my Department last November has allocated funding to advance the Navan Rail Line to submission of a planning application, or Railway Order.

The Emerging Preferred Route for the Navan Rail line was announced with the launch of the first Non-Statutory Public Consultation on Wednesday 20 May. That public consultation process will ultimately result in a defined route for the line.

Subject to Approval Gate 1 approval, it is anticipated that a Railway Order for the project will be lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála in 2028.