Irish Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien outlines five-year transport infrastructure investment programme (eolasmagazine.ie)

• All 12 BusConnects Dublin corridors approved; construction to start this year
• DART+ Fleet testing underway; rollout on Northern line from 2026
• Minister announces plan for a Transport Security Force to combat antisocial behaviour

"Irish Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien published a policy article detailing his priorities for the next five years: expanding bus and rail fleets, electrifying public transport, building new rail stations, and investing in walking and cycling infrastructure. Specific projects include the €90 million Killaloe Bypass (opened May 2025), all 12 BusConnects corridors approved in Dublin, DART+ fleet rollout from 2026, and the aim to begin Dublin Metro construction this term. A new Transport Security Force is proposed, and the NTA is reviewing bus reliability."