Seamus Brennan
Ceist:258 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the current status of the Dublin Light Rail proposals in relation to the Sandyford and Tallaght alignments; the availability of EU funding for the proposals; his views on whether the long delay in advancing the proposals could jeopardise European funding; the date for a public inquiry; whether an extension to Sandyford Industrial Estate will be included in phase one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6265/97]