Irish Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien outlines five-year transport investment plan (environmentireland.ie)

• Five-year investment plan for sustainable transport infrastructure
• Key projects: BusConnects, DART+, Metrolink, Luas Cork, road bypasses
• New Transport Security Force to be established
• €360 million for active travel; free travel for children expanded

"Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien published a statement outlining a five-year investment programme for sustainable transport infrastructure in Ireland. Key commitments include expanding bus and rail fleets, building new rail stations, accelerating electrification of public transport, and supporting electric vehicle uptake. Specific projects mentioned: BusConnects, DART+, Metrolink, Luas Cork, Killaloe Bypass, M28 Cork-Ringaskiddy, and Adare Bypass. A new Transport Security Force is planned."