Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2006
66 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to make a decision regarding the proposed linking of the two existing LUAS lines in Dublin City centre; when he expects to receive a report from the Railway Procurement Agency on preferred route options; and the length of time for the line be delivered once a Government decision has been made to go ahead with the project. [29913/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe RPA began a public consultation on five potential routes for linking the two existing Luas lines in the city centre in November 2005. This consultation is ongoing. The RPA is engaged in dialogue with the City Council, Dublin Bus and the Dublin Transportation Office in relation to the implications of the potential routes for other road users. Subject to satisfactory outcome of those discussions, the RPA expect to identify a preferred option in November 2006 and following this an application for a Railway Order will be made. Construction timescale will be dependent on the route chosen following the public consultation and the discussions with stakeholders.
