Mr O’Brien was speaking on the publication of funding allocation, totalling €24.3 billion, for transport projects from 2026-2030 as part of the National Development Plan (NDP). The previous government had a 2:1 ratio in favour of public transport funding over roads, when the Green Party’s Eamon Ryan was minister for transport. However, the new plan has allocated €10.1 billion for public transport projects and €9.7 billion for the road network and road safety. MetroLink, a 19km rail line from Swords in north Dublin to Charlemont in South Dublin, serving Dublin Airport and the city centre, was approved by An Coimisiún Pleanala on September 30th. The plan allows for €1.8 billion to be invested in the delivery of 1,000km of “active travel” walking and cycling projects.

Source: The Irish Times November 26, 2025 18:30 UTC