Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2005
257 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he has had any contacts regarding the strong demand that the Tallaght Luas line be extended through the Tallaght west estates to Citywest; if his attention has been drawn to the great boost this would give to the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7022/05]
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 through the Tallaght west estates to Citywest.
I understand from the RPA that it 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. At present the RPA awaits firm proposals from the parties who have expressed an interest in supporting this extension.
