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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2009

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Ceisteanna (220, 221, 222, 223)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

218 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects Luas line C1 to the Docklands to be fully operational and begin carrying passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35349/09]

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Freagraí scríofa

Work on this new Luas extension to the Docklands is nearing completion and I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency that it is endeavouring to commence services on the new line before Christmas rather than early next year as originally planned.

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

219 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Luas line F from Lucan; when he expects it to be fully operational; the amount of funding it is estimated it will be allocated in the transport capital spending budget in 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35350/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

221 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Luas line BX; when he expects it to be fully operational; the amount of funding it is estimated will be allocated in the transport capital spending budget in 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35352/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 221 together.

The planning and design of Luas Line BXD and Line F, is continuing and I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency that it expects to make Railway Order applications to An Bórd Pleanála next year for both of these lines. The implementation of these projects will be determined as appropriate by the outcome of public consultation, the statutory planning approval processes, the public procurement processes and the funding available to my Department during the current difficult economic climate. The allocation of the required Exchequer funding for the projects in 2010, 2011 and 2012 will be decided in the context of the Estimates for those years.

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

220 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding Luas line A1 Citywest expansion; when he expects it to be fully operational; the amount of funding it is estimated will be allocated in the transport capital spending budget in 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35351/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I understand from the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) that construction work on the new Luas spur from Belgard to Citywest and Saggart (4.2km) commenced earlier this year and is expected to be completed by end 2010, with services operating on the line in early 2011. In agreement with the RPA, a consortium of local developers is responsible for delivery of a substantial part of the works for this extension as well as providing land and making a capital contribution in respect of the project. The allocation of the required Exchequer funding for the project in 2010 and 2011 will be decided in the context of the Estimates for those years. However, I can assure the Deputy that sufficient funds will be made available to RPA to meet its commitments under the agreement with the developers and to adhere to the timescales set out above.

Question No. 221 answered with Question No. 219.
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