Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2017
703. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the Luas extension; the improvements to transport in the Dublin 15 and Dublin 7 areas to connect with the Broombridge terminus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3777/17]
View answerThe National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and securing the provision of public transport passenger services. The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades.
The Luas Cross City project is on time and within budget with operations scheduled to commence in quarter 4 of this year. I understand from the NTA that all of the on-street Luas track work is now complete and the majority of works in 2017 will involve footpath, tram stops, overhead cabling system and electrical works.
Once completed, the Luas Cross City project will help to create an integrated public transport system in Dublin by extending the existing Green Line at St. Stephen's Green to Broombridge and providing an interchange between the existing Red and Green Lines in the City Centre. It will also serve the new Dublin Institute of Technology campus at Grangegorman and is expected to create up to 10 million additional Luas journeys per annum.
In light of the NTA's responsibility for this matter, I have referred your query to the NTA for a more detailed response. Please advise my private office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
