The location of a tunnel portal for the underground section is one of the issues which the CIE light rail project team will examine before it submits its application for a light railway order in respect of the Sandyford to St. Stephen's Green line. At this stage, it expects, subject to the necessary technical confirmation, to be in a position to submit its application before the end of this year.
Regarding traffic congestion, the Dublin Transportation Office has nearly completed an action plan designed to address the growing transportation deficit arising from the unprecedented level of traffic growth in recent years. I understand that the plan will propose short-term measures, including public transport measures, which can be taken over the next two years to deal with the problems of traffic congestion not only in the area served by the Sandyford line but throughout the city. I also understand measures will be taken by the Minister for the Environment and Local Government regarding traffic. The DTO proposals will be available soon.