183. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the Luas Lucan project; whether the emerging preferred route has now been identified as anticipated in 2026; when the non-statutory public consultation is expected to commence; and whether the target delivery timeframe of 2031-2036 remains achievable. [64217/26]

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

There are four light rail proposals identified for development and delivery within the 2022-2042 lifetime of the GDA Transport Strategy. These are proposed expansions of the Luas network to Finglas, Lucan, Poolbeg and Bray.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is progressing the Luas Lucan project in collaboration with the NTA. In 2025, the NTA submitted the Project Outline Document for Luas Lucan to my Department, as required under the Transport Appraisal Framework. TII currently working to identify the emerging preferred route for Luas Lucan, which will then undergo a non-statutory public consultation in 2026.

As part of the periodic review of the Transport Strategy, the demand for possible light rail lines-including any developments in demand since the 2022 Transport Strategy - will also be considered. In reviewing the Transport Strategy for the GDA 2022-2042, the NTA will be informed in part by TII and their Luas 2050 vision.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the development of public transport infrastructure in the GDA, 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 days.