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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 July 2021

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Ceisteanna (255)

Paul McAuliffe

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255. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on the Luas to Finglas extension to date; the future funding expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37968/21]

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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the Luas to Finglas proposal.

As the Deputy is probably 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.

Under the Public Spending Code there are four 'Decision Gates' in a project's lifecycle which commence with Decision Gate 0 - Strategic Assessment. Luas Finglas has received approval at Decision Gate 0 stage and its next Decision Gate will be Decision Gate 1 - Preliminary Business Case. 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 developing a preferred route and ultimately the Preliminary Business Case.

Future funding of the project will be considered in the context of the revised allocations to be made available under the National Development Plan.

appraisal, planning and

design of LUAS network expansion to Bray

In relation to the specific query on expenditure to date on the project, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

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