Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:203. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended to proceed with a Luas extension to Lucan; and if that will run through Bluebell. [4932/24]
View answerThursday, 1 February 2024
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including light rail.
The Transport Strategy for the GDA 2022-2042 was published by the NTA in January 2023, following my approval. The strategy sets out a statutory framework for transport investment across the region over a twenty-year period and provides a clear statement of transport planning policy for the GDA.
Implementation of the strategy has been divided into three phases – short-term up to 2030 to align with the National Development Plan, medium-term from 2031 to 2036, and longer-term from 2037 to 2042.
The development of a Luas line from Lucan to the City Centre is part of the strategy’s medium-term proposals for development and delivery within 2031-2036 and is part of a number of proposed Luas network extensions for the proposed 2042 Luas network. The alignment and the locations to be served between Lucan and the City Centre have yet to be determined and will be subject to further assessment and analyses.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51