John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

My Adjournment Matter concerns recent media speculation about the Luas flyover facility at the Red Cow roundabout. It was originally proposed that a flyover for motorists to gain access to the park and ride facility on the Naas Road would be provided as part of the programme. Recent media speculation seems to suggest that the planned flyover will not now be built and that in its place there will be a filter traffic light to divert traffic across three lanes of the Naas Road into the park and ride facility.

Those who are familiar with this junction will be aware of how chaotic it is at the best of times. It is probably the busiest junction in the country. In many respects it is unfortunate that the Luas line is crossing the Naas Road and not part of a flyover. The possible decision not to provide the planned traffic flyover for the park and ride facility would make what is a bad situation much worse. I tabled this matter to inquire from the Department the exact position regarding the provision of the park and ride facility on the Naas Road.