Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 800: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that he is discussing with the Railway Procurement Agency plans for the extension of the Luas line through Tallaght west to Citywest providing stops at Fettercairn Community Centre, Brookfield, Ardmore and Carrigmore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25515/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Responsibility for the development of specific proposals for the expansion of Luas services lies with the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA.

I understand that the RPA is in discussions with developers and South Dublin County Council about a possible extension of the Tallaght Luas line to Citywest. It is a matter for the RPA to progress these discussions, which I understand are currently going well, and to put a business case to my Department if it considers it appropriate. Developer contributions would form an important part of any business case for this project. Decisions on this, in common with other projects, will be taken in the context of the forthcoming capital investment framework.

Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 801: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will seek from the Railway Procurement Agency a full report on actions proposed in respect of concerns being expressed by Kingswood Heights Residents Association regarding outstanding Luas works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25516/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA. However, I have been advised by the RPA that some finishing works in the Kingswood area have yet to be completed; discussions have taken place with the relevant contractors as a result of which these works will be put in hand shortly. The RPA has also informed me that some of the works relating to landscaping issues may be deferred until the appropriate planting season.