241. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the transport infrastructure projects, service enhancements and capital investments planned, funded or under consideration for Newbridge and the wider South Kildare area over the next five years; the way in which these proposals are aligned with projected housing and population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67744/26]

As Minister for Transport I hold overall policy responsibility for transport projects across the sector, however the actual delivery of those projects is generally managed by the relevant agency directly. Additionally, capital projects can vary in scale, consisting of multiple small deliverables across several regions, in addition to the major single-deliverable projects such as Metrolink or a major bypass for example.

As a result, to provide the information requested by the Deputy I refer the Deputy to the both the National Development Plan Transport Sectoral Investment Plan and to the Government's coordinated Project 2040 tracker for major regional projects for the Deputy's information, as well as refer the Deputy's question to the agencies responsible for delivery in the Kildare region.

The named projects in the NDP Sectoral Investment Plan include the M4 Maynooth to Leixlip project, the Grand Canal Greenway and inclusion in cycling network improvement related to the CycleConnects programme.

The Project 2040 tracker is publicly available via gov.ie/2040 and provides both a searchable map and annual reports on progress across the entire NDP and Project 2040 programmes.

Regarding the query about housing and population growth, the National Planning Framework (NPF) promotes transport-oriented development (TOD), prioritising housing and infrastructure near existing and planned public transport hubs to reduce emissions, enhance connectivity, and support regional balance. This approach is integrated with national transport policies such as the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI) and the National Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP), ensuring that transport infrastructure supports the framework’s goals for climate action, accessibility, and inclusive growth. Transport programmes, including those included in the National Development Plan and within Project 2040 adhere to the principles of the NPF.

For information on other programmes which are not specifically captured within the NDP Sectoral Investment Plan or within reporting on Project 2040, I will refer the Deputy's question to TII and the NTA for consideration and provision of an overview at the county level. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.