32. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport when the independent feasibility study on extending MetroLink to southwest Dublin will commence, as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51955/26]

33. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for completion of the feasibility study on extending MetroLink to southwest Dublin; whether its findings will be available in time to inform the forthcoming review of the greater Dublin area transport strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51956/26]

54. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport when the independent feasibility study for Metro Southwest in line with the Programme for Government will be commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52126/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 32, 33 and 54 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has the statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), which includes MetroLink.

The NTA published the Transport Strategy for the GDA 2022-2042 in January 2023. This strategy sets out a statutory framework for transport investment across the region over a 20-year period and provides a clear statement of transport planning policy for the GDA.

As the Deputy notes, the Programme for Government commits to commissioning an independent feasibility study continuing MetroLink from the city to South West Dublin.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.