Neale Richmond
Ceist:306. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport the status of the timeline of the LUAS expansion to Finglas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14631/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 24 March 2021
Ceisteanna (306, 378)
Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:378. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in bringing forward the construction of the Luas route to Finglas in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1785/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 378 together.
As the Deputies are aware, the current National Development Plan provides allocations toward the appraisal, planning and design of proposed extensions to the existing Luas network, including a proposed extension of the Luas from Broombridge toward Finglas.
Last summer I was delighted to be able launch a public consultation in relation to the emerging preferred route in relation to the proposed extension, which is an important, and very necessary step in the project's lifecycle.
While the current National Development Plan does not provide the allocations required to allow for construction to commence prior to 2027, the ongoing review of the Plan does provide an opportunity to revisit the issue, subject to the availability of funding. I will certainly consider the issue, along with many others, in the coming months as the review process is being completed.