Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 348: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to ensure progress on the development of the LUAS line through the Tallaght west estates to City West and Saggart; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of this development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6313/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Transport 21 provides for an extension of the Luas Red Line (Connolly — Tallaght) to Citywest and Saggart. Significant progress has been made recently in advancing this project. The RPA has finalised arrangements with a consortium of local developers for the delivery of the project. On 20th December 2007 the RPA submitted an application for a Railway Order for the project. Subject to approval of the Railway Order, it is expected that construction will commence towards the end of 2008 and the new spur line is expected to be completed in 2010.