The application for the light rail order for the Tallaght to Abbey Street line envisaged that the entrance to the Red Cow park and ride facility would be from the existing road network. The matter was discussed at the public inquiry and the findings recommended that the access arrangements should be agreed between the body responsible for Luas, then CIE but now the Railway Procurement Agency, and the local authorities. Failing agreement between the bodies, the matter was to be determined by the Minister.