National Development Plan
Dail Éireann — 2025-05-29
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I am sure others who come after me will speak in the same vein. There is very significant interest in this review because every area is ambitious for investment and development. I could speak about a number of projects in my area, including the Kilmoon Cross to Rath roundabout road project, but I specifically want to raise the issue of Navan rail. This is an excellent project on the basis of all the measurements that matter. It will transform County Meath economically, socially and environmentally because it will take thousands of cars off the roads. I welcome this project, which has been invested in and funded up to the planning phase but not to construction. I firmly believe it needs increased investment before 2030 to ensure it can be delivered in the quickest possible timeframe, uninterrupted and with no delays after planning. Hopefully, we will secure planning in the quickest possible timeframe too.

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Sitting date: 2025-05-29