As a Councillor for some years and as a TD in my second term, I have alsways seen the opportunity for both connecting the Green and Red Luas lines on Dublin's southside (over a number of route lines) and int he last Dáil, I was the first TD to raise the issue of a Metro South, connecting to the Metro North at Charlemont and serving Harolds X, Rathmines, Terenure, Templeogue, Rathfarnham, Firhouse, Knocklyon and Balycullen areas.
I strongly urge the Council to consider making the South Dublin County case for such a line. There is a wide gap between the Red and Green lines, leaving large and developing communities without a non- Bus, public transport option.
I will be making further submissions as this Development Plan process continues and urge SDCC to seriously consider submissions from the public and community associations, championing such a route.