Luas extension gets green light

The extension of the Luas Green Line from Sandyford to Cherrywood in south Dublin moved a step closer today after it was given the go-ahead by Minister for Transport Martin Cullen.

The extra 7.5km of track, expected to be completed by 2010, could see capacity increase from 10 million passengers a year to more than 18 million. Work is due to begin shortly.