Luas / Metro Parliamentary Questions

Victor · 26-11-2005 9:08am #1

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7120&lang=ENG&loc=1858

Facilitate the provision of increased carriage on existing Luas line services
1 November 2005

To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a request for funding from the RPA to facilitate the provision of increased carriage on existing LUAS line services; if so, the amount sought; if this funding will be forthcoming from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 2nd November, 2005.
Ref No: 31372/05

Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

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

My Department is discussing proposals for a Capacity Enhancement Programme on the Tallaght Luas Line with the RPA at present. An Outline Business Case for this programme has been approved by the Board of the RPA and submitted to my Department.

Financial provision has been made for this capacity enhancement of the Luas network in Transport 21, the capital investment framework which was announced yesterday.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7123&lang=ENG&loc=1858

Development of a Luas line from Shanganagh Swords line via Finglas, Blanchardstown and Clondalkin to Tallaght and a second Luas line from Citywest to the city centre via Tallaght and Kimmage

3 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department remains committed to the development of a Luas line from Shanganagh Swords line via Finglas, Blanchardstown and Clondalkin to Tallaght and a second Luas line from Citywest to the city centre via Tallaght and Kimmage as set out in both the National Development Plan and the DTO's Platform for Change; if so, when work will commence on these lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 3rd November, 2005.
Ref No: 32249/05 Proof: 198

Answer by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

I announced a new Transport Investment Programme, TRANSPORT 21 on Tuesday 1st November. This ambitious programme underlines the Government's commitment to develop a world-class transport system for the 21st century. The Minister for Finance and I engaged extensively on the preparation of this landmark framework which involves the investment of over €34 billion in current prices in the 10 year period 2006 to 2015.

Included in this Programme is a commitment to 7 new Luas projects and 2 new Metro services:

*Metro North from St. Stephen's Green to Swords serving places such as DCU, Ballymun and Dublin Airport
*Metro West is an orbital line serving places such as Clondalkin, Liffey Valley and Blanchardstown. Metro West will link with the Tallaght Luas line and Metro North. It will be built on a phased basis starting from the Tallaght end in 2010 and with a completion date of 2014.
*A new Luas line from Lucan to the City
*Tallaght Luas line will be extended to the Docklands
*A spur will be provided off the Tallaght line to serve Citywest
*Sandyford Luas line extension to Cherrywood
*Sandyford Luas line extension to Bray,
*The two Luas lines will be joined
*This new cross-city link will subsequently be extended northwards to serve Broadstone and to the new Dublin Institute of Technology campus at Grangegorman.

The Dublin Transportation Office's "A Platform for Change" continues to provide strategic framework for the development of the Greater Dublin Area's transport system. In that context feasibility studies and planning work will also be undertaken over the period of TRANSPORT 21 on other projects not included in this Programme, but contained in "A Platform for Change". However, funding to bring them to construction is not included in the ten-year envelope.

Victor · 26-11-2005 9:10am

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7124&lang=ENG&loc=1858

Luas extension to Cherrywood & Bray

9 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for the LUAS extension to Cherrywood and Bray; if this project will be a public private partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33323/05 Proof: 192

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for the proposed LUAS extension from city centre to Liffey junction; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33324/05 Proof: 193

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for the proposed Metro West Phase 3 Lucan to Blanchardstown; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33325/05 Proof: 194

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for the proposed Lucan to city centre; LUAS; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33326/05 Proof: 195

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for Metro West Phase 4 from Blanchardstown to Ballymum; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33327/05 Proof: 196

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for the proposed Metro West Phase two Clondalkin to Lucan ; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33335/05 Proof: 204

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for Metro North; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33337/05 Proof: 206

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for Phase one of Metro West from Tallaght to Clondalkin; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33341/05 Proof: 210

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for the Sandyford Luas line extension to Cherrywood; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33343/05 Proof: 212

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for the proposed LUAS extension from Connolly to docklands; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33345/05 Proof: 214

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for the proposed LUAS extention from Tallaght to Citywest; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33346/05 Proof: 215

To ask the Minister for Transport the start and completion date for proposed joining of the Tallaght and Sandyford LUAS lines in the city centere; if this project will be a Public Private Partnership; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 9th November, 2005.
Ref No: 33354/05 Proof: 223

Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

I propose to answer questions 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 291, 293, 297, 299, 301, 302 and 310 together.

I announced a new Transport Investment Programme, TRANSPORT 21 on Tuesday 1st November. This ambitious programme underlines the Governments commitment to develop a world-class transport system for the 21st century. The Minister for Finance and I engaged extensively on the preparation of this landmark framework which involves the investment of over €34 billion in current prices in the 10 year period 2006 to 2015.

I am including a table which will show the completion dates of each Metro / Luas project. The table also shows the Metro / Luas projects which will be funded by public private partnership.

The commencement date for each project is a matter for the Railway Procurement Agency, subject to compliance with the relevant statutory provisions and procedures.

As each project will be subject to a competitive tendering process, it would not be in the public interest to disclose the estimated cost of individual projects.
Project						PPP	Completion Date
Joining of the Red and Green Luas lines		No	2008
Luas extension to Docklands			No	2008	
Luas extension Tallaght to Citywest 		No	2008	
Metro West Phase 1 Tallaght to Clondalkin	Yes	2010	
Luas Extension to Cherrywood			No	2010	
Metro West Phase 2 Clondalkin to Lucan		Yes	2011		
Metro North					Yes	2012	
Luas Extension city centre to Liffey Junction	No	2012	
Metro West Phase 3 Lucan to Blanchardstown	Yes	2012	
Luas Lucan to city centre			Yes	2013	
Metro West Phase 4 Blanchardstown to Ballymun	Yes	2014	
Luas Extension Cherrywood to Bray		No	2015

johnnyrotten · 26-11-2005 9:11am

Whats your point here?

Victor · 26-11-2005 9:19am

johnnyrotten wrote:

Whats your point here?

Slowly, the are [strike]putting the plan together[/strike] revealing the plan.

Maskhadov · 26-11-2005 10:33am

my questions are : -

Are they going to build what they say they are ?

Are they going to build it on time ?

Are they going to build it within budget ?

murphaph · 26-11-2005 11:43am

Olivia the interconnector is a luxury Mitchell wrote:

3 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department remains committed to the development of a Luas line from Shanganagh Swords line via Finglas, Blanchardstown and Clondalkin to Tallaght and a second Luas line from Citywest to the city centre via Tallaght and Kimmage as set out in both the National Development Plan and the DTO's Platform for Change

No such lines were proposed in PFC Olivia! The proposal was for metro from Shanganagh to Swords and metro from Finglas to Tallaght and back in to the city centre via Kimmage, with a spur to Citywest. Call yourself a transport spokesperson?

Bill McH · 26-11-2005 11:56am

Luas extension Tallaght to Citywest

I understood that this was to funded largely by the developer of Citywest. Is that not a public-private partnership?

MarkoP11 · 26-11-2005 12:56pm

The PPP listed as those where a Design Build and Operate appiles, ie Metro

Luas is a section 49 contribution so its not a full blown PPP

Victor is quite right to post everything he finds as each small piece contributes to the whole. I've been working on the plan and costs and the current best guess is

http://www.platform11.org/transport21/costs.php

I'm not saying it is correct but it is a good as current numbers allow and will improve dramactically as time goes by

Victor · 01-12-2005 10:22pm

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7133&lang=ENG&loc=1860

Proposed metro via Dublin Airport and Swords to be extended to Donabate

2 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the call from the communities of Donabate and Portrane for the proposed metro via Dublin Airport and Swords to be extended to Donabate in order to allow connections with the Dublin/Belfast rail service (details supplied).

- Trevor Sargent.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 2nd November, 2005.
on the basis that CIE had stated that the extension of the proposed metro from Donabate to Swords is a matter primarily for the Department of Transport and the Rail Procurement Agency
Ref No: 31735/05

Answer by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

The Transport Investment Framework announced yesterday, includes a provision for a Metro line from the City Centre to Swords via Dublin Airport. This does not include an extension to Donabate, nor was such a link envisaged in the Dublin Transportation Office's strategy "A Platform for Change".

It is intended that the Metro line will terminate north of Swords at Lissenhall. However, there is a major park and ride site planned at the terminus, which will benefit people from Donabate, Portrane and other areas of North Dublin, Meath and Louth travelling to the airport or onwards to the City Centre it will be possible to park at the terminus and take the Metro line to the airport or onwards to the City Centre. The Metro journey time from the terminus to the airport will be under 10 minutes. The journey time from the airport to the City Centre will be under 20 minutes.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7134&lang=ENG&loc=1860

If a public sector benchmark has been prepared in respect of a PPP metro project

2 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport if a public sector benchmark has been prepared in respect of a PPP metro project; and if so, the result of same.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 2nd November, 2005.
Ref No: 31894/05

Answer by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

A public sector benchmark has not yet been prepared for the PPP Metro. This will however, form part of the work during the next phase of project development and will be completed in accordance with guidelines published by the Department of Finance.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7137&lang=ENG&loc=1860

Planning of the Metro North Line

22 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport the next step in the planning of the Metro North line; the stage and the way in which the public consultation will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Pat Carey.
For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 22nd November, 2005.
Ref No: 35344/05

To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects the plans for the Metro north to be progressed; when he expects to have information on the location of stops on this route; if all of this line will be underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Pat Carey.
For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 22nd November, 2005.
Ref No: 35345/05

Answer by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

I propose to take questions 433 and 434 together.

The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is currently preparing a detailed implementation plan for the Metro North Line. This will include public consultation which will commence in early 2006.

The final location of stops will be defined through the public consultation and statutory approval process. RPA's current proposal for Metro North includes a mix of underground, at-grade, and elevated alignments.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7139&lang=ENG&loc=1860

If a public sector benchmark has been prepared in relation to the financing of the Metro project as a PPP

24 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport if a public sector benchmark has been prepared in relation to the financing of the Metro project as a public-private partnership; the details of the way in which such a PPP will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Pat Breen. (Nominated by: Olivia Mitchell).
For ORAL answer on Thursday, 24th November, 2005.
Ref No: 36029/05 Lottery: 126

Answer by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

Transport 21 includes a Metro line from the City Centre to Swords via Dublin Airport (Metro North) and an Orbital Metro route (Metro West) linking Tallaght with Clondalkin, Blanchardstown and Ballymun.

Metro North and West will be developed as PPPs. It is likely that the infrastructure will be procured on the basis of a Design Build Finance and Maintain (DBFM) PPP, with a separate PPP contract for the operation of services. The PPP consortia that win the infrastructure contracts will finance the capital cost of the project, probably through a mix of borrowings and equity. The consortia will be paid by the Exchequer over a period of years (usually in the region of 25 years). Payments will not commence until the service commences, thus incentivising the consortium to deliver early. These payments will cover the costs of the consortia including construction, infrastructure maintenance and renewal and financing costs.

The consortia will be responsible for ensuring that the projects are delivered on time and that the infrastructure is available for service over the full period of the contract to the required standard.

The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is as present preparing a detailed implementation plan for the Metro North Line. This includes the preparation of a public sector benchmark. The implementation plan will also include public consultation, which will commence in early 2006.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7143&lang=ENG&loc=1858

The reason the Rathfarnham LUAS line, as included in the Platform for Change Transport Strategy, does not form part of Transport 21

24 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the Rathfarnham LUAS line, as included in the Platform for Change Transport Strategy, does not form part of Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Olivia Mitchell.
For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 24th November, 2005.
Ref No: 36083/05
Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

I announced a new Transport Investment Programme, TRANSPORT 21 on Tuesday 1st November. This ambitious programme underlines the Governments commitment to develop a world-class transport system for the 21st century.

However, the Dublin Transportation Office's "A Platform for Change" continues to provide the strategic framework for the development of the Greater Dublin Area's transport system. In that context feasibility studies and planning work will also be undertaken over the period of TRANSPORT 21 on other projects (including the proposed Luas line from the city centre to Dundrum via Rathfarnham) not included in this Programme, but contained in "A Platform for Change". Funding to bring such projects to construction is not included in the ten-year envelope.

Victor · 01-12-2005 10:43pm

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7138&lang=ENG&loc=1860

Dublin suburbs that will be directly served by the proposed orbital Metro under Transport 21

24 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport the Dublin suburbs that will be directly served by the proposed orbital Metro under Transport 21; the way in which Finglas will be accommodated in such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Róisín Shortall.
For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 24th November, 2005.
Ref No: 36221/05

Answer by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

Transport 21 includes a Metro line from the City Centre to Swords via Dublin Airport (Metro North) and an Orbital Metro route (Metro West) linking Tallaght with Clondalkin, Blanchardstown and Ballymun.

The detailed planning work, public consultation and the statutory approval process will determine the precise route what Metro West will take

Transport 21 also provides for feasibility studies to be undertaken on a range of projects, including an examination of the extension of a Luas line from Liffey Junction via Finglas to Sillogue

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7142&lang=ENG&loc=1860

Provide details of the timeline for construction of the Sandyford LUAS line extension to Cherrywood

24 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the timeline for construction of the Sandyford LUAS line extension to Cherrywood, broken down into its various stages over the next few years.

- Barry Andrews.
For ORAL answer on Thursday, 24th November, 2005.
Ref No: 36044/05 Lottery: 120 Proof: 103

To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made so far in negotiations on a public private partnership for the construction of the Sandyford LUAS line extension to Cherrywood.

- Barry Andrews.
For ORAL answer on Thursday, 24th November, 2005.
Ref No: 36045/05 Lottery: 125 Proof: 108

Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

I propose to answer questions 95 and 100 together.

Having announced a new Transport Investment Programme, Transport 21, on the 1 November 2005, I received, on 7 November, an application from the Railway Procurement Agency for a Railway Order in respect of the proposed Luas extension from Sandyford to Cherrywood. I have directed that a public inquiry be held into the application and an inspector to conduct the public inquiry has been appointed.

Transport 21 includes the completion of the extension of the Luas line from Sandyford to Cherrywood by 2010. Subject to compliance with the relevant statutory procedures, I expect construction to start during 2006.

While, the proposed extension will not be developed as a Public Private Partnership, I expect that the private sector will fund a significant proportion of the cost of the line through inter alia, levies on developers under the Planning and Development Act, 2000.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7141&lang=ENG&loc=1860

If proposals to construct a Metro line from Shanganagh to the city centre have not been dropped completely

24 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport if proposals to construct a Metro line from Shanganagh to the city centre have not been dropped completely; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Dan Neville. (Nominated by: Olivia Mitchell).
For ORAL answer on Thursday, 24th November, 2005.
Ref No: 36028/05 Lottery: 82

Answer by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

Plans to upgrade the Luas line from Stephen's Green to Bray to Metro have not been dropped. Transport 21 provides for feasibility studies for this and other projects.

While Transport 21 involves is a very large commitment of financial resources, those resources are also finite. It has therefore been necessary to prioritise the investments to be made over the ten year period.

Luas Line B1, one of the first projects to be rolled out in the implementation of Transport 21, involves a 7.5 km extension to the Luas Green Line southwards from Sandyford to Cherrywood. Transport 21 also provides for the extension of the Luas line from Cherrywood to Bray by 2015. These extensions will be implemented having regard to the continuing strategic objective of upgrading the line to Metro in due course.

Winters · 01-12-2005 11:00pm

Plans to upgrade the Luas line from Stephen's Green to Bray to Metro have not been dropped. Transport 21 provides for feasibility studies for this and other projects.

While Transport 21 involves is a very large commitment of financial resources, those resources are also finite. It has therefore been necessary to prioritise the investments to be made over the ten year period.

Luas Line B1, one of the first projects to be rolled out in the implementation of Transport 21, involves a 7.5 km extension to the Luas Green Line southwards from Sandyford to Cherrywood. Transport 21 also provides for the extension of the Luas line from Cherrywood to Bray by 2015. These extensions will be implemented having regard to the continuing strategic objective of upgrading the line to Metro in due course.

Would he mind explaining all the at grade crossings on the proposed extension then..

Its crazy, have we not learnt the lessons of the M50 and the DART? Both being currently upgraded.

Victor · 04-12-2005 2:59am

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7167&lang=ENG&loc=1860

The reason the Metro line proposed to run from Tallaght, via Terenure and Kimmage to the city centre has been dropped
24 November 2005

To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the Metro line proposed to run from Tallaght, via Terenure and Kimmage to the city centre has been dropped under the Transport 21 strategy.

- Olwyn Enright. (Nominated by: Olivia Mitchell).

For ORAL answer on Thursday, 24th November, 2005.

Ref No: 36015/05 Lottery: 12

Answer by the Minister for Transport

(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

Plans for a metro line from Tallaght via Kimmage to the city centre have not been dropped. Transport 21 provides for feasibility studies for this and other projects (including the proposed Luas line from the city centre to Dundrum via Terenure) over the course of the programme.

While Transport 21 involves is a very large commitment of financial resources, those resources are also finite. It has therefore been necessary to prioritise the investments to be made over the ten year period.

Tallaght is served at present by the Luas Red Line. The other areas mentioned by the Deputy are currently served by two QBCs (Rathfarnham & Tallaght) and a significant number of bus services.

Transport 21 includes a substantial financial provision for the development of bus services and for the doubling of the Quality Bus Network over the period of the programme.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7166&lang=ENG&loc=1860

Feasibility study regarding plans for a LUAS line linking Templeogue to city centre

29 November 2005
To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to carry out a feasibility study regarding plans for a LUAS line linking Templeogue to the city centre; if any views have emerged in respect of such a route; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Charlie O'Connor.

* For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 29th November, 2005.

Ref No: 36991/05 Proof: 390

Answered by the Minister for Transport

(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

Transport 21 provides for feasibility studies for a number of projects over the course of the programme, including a Luas line from the city centre to Dundrum via Terenure and Rathfarnham. It is not possible at this early stage of the project to make any comment on a possible route.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7165&lang=ENG&loc=1860

Plans for the proposed Luas line extension to Citywest

29 November 2005

To ask the Minister for Transport if every action is being taken to progress plans for the proposed Luas line extension to Citywest; and the locations of proposed Luas stops in the Tallaght west estate.

- Charlie O'Connor.

* For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 29th November, 2005.

Ref No: 36792/05

Answered by the Minister for Transport

(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

Transport 21 provides for the development of a Luas extension from the Red line to Citywest.

I understand that the Railway Procurement Agency is conducting discussions with a group of developers regarding this extension. The proposal under discussion envisages serving Fettercairn, Cheeverstown, National Digital Park and Fortunestown Lane. RPA expects to initiate an appropriate public consultation process in due course.

Pending completion of planning work, public consultation and the statutory approval process, it is not possible to be precise about stops.

Victor · 08-06-2006 9:44am

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7595&lang=ENG&loc=1888

When will Luas line be extended to City West?

16 May 2006
To ask the Minister for Transport when the LUAS line will be extended to City West, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Billy Timmins.
For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 16th May, 2006.
Ref No: 18546/06

Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

Transport 21 provides for a spur from the Tallaght Luas line to the Citywest Campus (Line A1). The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is at present progressing this project.

The inclusion of the in Transport 21 project was contingent on agreement being reached between the RPA and private developers on the sharing of the costs involved in the project.

Public consultation on the proposed route from Belgard to Fortunestown Lane began on 23 February 2006 following the signing, in September 2005, of Heads of Agreement between the RPA and developers in relation to the scheme. My Department recently approved an extension of the project to Garter Lane arising from an agreement among the developers, which, inter alia, involves additional private sector involvement in funding the scheme.

South Dublin County Council have confirmed their strong support for the project.

Subject to compliance with the relevant statutory procedures etc, construction should be completed in 2009.

http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id=7596&lang=ENG&loc=1888

Position regarding extension of Luas line through Tallaght West to City West in Saggart

16 May 2006
To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposals for the extension of the LUAS line through Tallaght west to City West in Saggart; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

- Charlie O'Connor.
For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 17th May, 2006.
Ref No: 18684/06

Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)

REPLY

Transport 21 provides for a spur from the Tallaght Luas line to the Citywest Campus (Line A1). The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is at present progressing this project.

The inclusion of the in Transport 21 project was contingent on agreement being reached between the RPA and private developers on the sharing of the costs involved in the project.

Public consultation on the proposed route from Belgard to Fortunestown Lane began on 23 February 2006 following the signing, in September 2005, of Heads of Agreement between the RPA and developers in relation to the scheme. My Department recently approved an extension of the project to Garter Lane arising from an agreement among the developers, which, inter alia, involves additional private sector involvement in funding the scheme.

South Dublin County Council have confirmed their strong support for the project.

Subject to compliance with the relevant statutory procedures etc, construction should be completed in 2009.

popebenny16 · 08-06-2006 10:32am

Not bad. Between November and May Cullen has put back the completion of the City West Metro by a year. By December, if he's running to form, it will be 2010. Ditto the Point Depot and the Red/Green cross-town route. Not a hope in hell of 2008.

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