Department of Transport: 2005

Plans to extend Luas line beyond the Square to City West

23 June 2005

To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to extend the LUAS line beyond the square in Tallaght through the Tallaght West Estates to Citywest; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Charlie O'Connor.
For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 23rd June, 2005.
Ref No: 21679/05

Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

Responsibility for the development of specific proposals for the expansion of Luas services lies with the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA).

I understand from the RPA that they have received preliminary proposals from the private sector for the extension of the Luas Red Line from the existing Belgard stop, through to Citywest. I also understand that the RPA are in discussions with South Dublin County Council on this matter. However, these discussions are at a very early stage. At present the RPA awaits firm proposals from the parties who have expressed an interest in supporting this extension.