Light Rail Project.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 June 2004

Wednesday, 30 June 2004

Questions (203)

Charlie O'Connor

Question:

266 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene with the Railway Procurement Agency to ensure that the opening of the Luas line to Tallaght is marked by five free days of travel similar to the initiative being offered on the Sandyford line; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that failure to offer such free travel on the Tallaght line will result in a public relations disaster for the project and clearly undermine local support for Luas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19765/04]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Brennan)

As the Deputy is aware, the Railway Procurement Agency, or RPA, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Luas project. However, I understand that the RPA is considering how best to mark the launch of the Tallaght to Connolly Station line — the Red line — and as part of those plans, I have asked it to give consideration to having a number of days on which travel will be free. I await to hear from the agency.