Dempsey launches Luas extension to Docklands

Noel Dempsey T.D., Minister for Transport, has officially opened the new Luas extension to the Docklands in Dublin city. This project extends the Luas Red Line for 1.5km from Connolly Station, through the Docklands to the Point.

The total journey time on the extended Luas Red Line from the Point to Tallaght will be 52 minutes, with trams running from the Point to Tallaght every 6.5 minutes at peak times and every 8 minutes at all other times on weekdays.

Speaking at the opening Minister Dempsey said: "I am delighted to be here to launch this new Luas Line to the Docklands. It is the first extension to Luas since services commenced in 2004 and will add 1.8 million passenger journeys every year to the Luas network. It also means that passengers can travel from Tallaght to the Point in 52 minutes." 

The Minister added: "The Docklands area contributes significantly to the national and regional economy as the home of the financial services sector. 

"In this context, the area will have a key role to play to the regeneration of the city and, indeed, of the economy generally. I would like to commend all who have contributed to the creation of this element of Dublin's public transport infrastructure, which will serve generations to come."