Mr. Gerry Murphy:

I do not disagree that the DART underground and the interconnector are more valuable public transport projects than metro west. In respect of a number of the projected light rail lines there is possibility for meeting demand through a bus based system. For example, bus rapid transit has become more popular globally. Essentially this would involve a kind of Luas on rubber tyres and the system has less need for infrastructure development in advance of providing services. We have already identified a need to look more closely at bus based options for some of the more local and orbital light rail lines. DART underground provides significant additionality to the Dublin region. It interconnects lines and allows great opportunities for commuting to the Dublin area and linking key parts of the city by rail.