4.2km Luas extension on the right track

CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on a new spur of the Luas, which will bring tracks through west Tallaght and further down the N7.

Yesterday, Taoiseach Brian Cowen oversaw the signing of contracts for the 4.2km route from Cookstown to Saggart village.

The Taoiseach said he remained committed to funding transport projects, promised in the National Development Plan, despite a €300 million reduction in the amount of money available for it. The Taoiseach said money would be saved because costs are lower.