I propose to take Questions Nos. 92, 93, 97 and 140 together.
The CIÉ light rail project team has identified strategic options for the route between the city centre and Ballymun. Further work to provide additional information on these options is now being carried out. The light rail project team's efforts will be concentrated to the north of the inner city pending completion of underground study. The project team hopes to be in a position to initiate the public consultation process in late spring next year when it will be able to take account of the conclusions of the underground study.
In the context of the planning and design of the Ballymun route options CIÉ are also examining a possible extension of the proposed Ballymun light rail line to the airport.
Apart from an extension of the Ballymun light rail line to Dublin Airport, DTI recommended that a conventional rail link, but not necessarily a DART type system, from Dublin Airport to the Dublin-Belfast railway line be evaluated as a longer term option. CIÉ and Aer Rianta are considering this proposal. As part of the work being undertaken by the light rail project team and CIÉ/Aer Rianta, the inter-relationship between the light rail and heavy rail links to Dublin Airport is being considered, having regard to the DTI conclusions.