Vol. 567 No. 2
229 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the traffic management plans he has to deal with the issue of trucks, cars, buses and trains converging on the Red Cow roundabout when the rail service becomes operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14036/03]
235 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to avert the potential traffic confusion likely on the operation of LUAS at the Red Cow roundabout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14042/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 235 together.
The Railway Procurement Agency – RPA, the State body responsible for the management of the Luas project, has informed me that prior to the making of the application for the light railway order for the Tallaght Luas line, detailed discussions were held with the National Roads Authority and South Dublin County Council in relation to plans for the line in the vicinity of the Red Cow roundabout. The manner in which the Luas trams cross from the southwest quadrant of the M50-N7, Naas Road, junction to the median of the N7 east of the Red Cow roundabout was agreed by all of the agencies involved and implementation of the approved plans is now well advanced.
An important element of the Luas project is the provision of park and ride and bus interchange facilities adjacent to the Red Cow stop. Discussions relating to the options for providing access for road vehicles to the Luas stop and the associated facilities from the Naas Road are ongoing between the RPA, the Dublin Transportation Office, the National Roads Authority and South Dublin County Council. I have appointed an independent adviser to assist in these discussions. My Department expects to receive a report on this issue shortly, including the cost implications involved.
Question No. 230 answered with Question No. 117.
