Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

It certainly will not draw people in and of itself, but my argument, which is supported by evidence internationally, is that provision of rail infrastructure does drive growth very significantly.

We have seen that in Dublin and in the greater Dublin area in the last 40 years. I think October is the 40th anniversary of the opening of the DART. That has driven growth between Howth and Greystones. The Luas has driven growth along the green and red lines and connecting them did so too. These projects work. They induce demand.