Public consultation begins on Luas extension

A PUBLIC consultation on a planned 3.2-kilometre extension of the Luas to Citywest was launched yesterday.

Transport Minister Martin Cullen unveiled plans for the 3.2km route, which will branch off the existing Tallaght Red Line at Cookstown.

The new line will run through Cairnwood, Ambervale, Belgard, Fettercairn, Kilmartin, Cheeverstown, Brookfield, Ardmore and the Citywest Business Campus, terminating at Fortunestown Lane.