Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 November 2004
170 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with the Railway Procurement Agency regarding the clear need to develop the Tallaght Luas line beyond the Square through Oldbawn and Tallaght west to Citywest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30616/04]
View answerResponsibility for the development of specific proposals for the expansion of Luas services lies with the Railway Procurement Agency. To date, I have had no discussions with the RPA about extending Luas from Tallaght, through Oldbawn and Tallaght west, to Citywest and such a proposal does not form part of the DTO strategy for the greater Dublin area, Platform for Change.
I understand the RPA has received preliminary proposals from the private sector for the extension of the Luas red line from the existing Belgard stop, through Fettercairn and Fortunestown Lane, to Citywest. However, those discussions are at a very early stage. The RPA awaits firm proposals from the parties, which have expressed an interest in supporting this extension.
