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Originally Posted by Derek Wheeler

Metro West and the details we have so far, fail to address this in the best possible manner. Firstly, it is not a metro. It's a slightly higher spec Luas. Secondly, if done in a proper manner, it would be built entirely underground and run through both The Square, Liffey Valley and Blanch town centre. In fact, if it actually was a proper metro it could run in an "S" like fashion serving Ballymount, Ballyfermot, Liffey Valley and Blanch, (thats just a teaser) before it connects with Metro North.

Bottom line. Its a cheapo project that integrates with damn all and is driven purely and simply by developers interests. (which is part of the RPA's remit) West Dublin was ignored, in fact abandoned many years ago by transport planners. Thats why celtic tiger Ireland gave it the car and best of luck to them. They had no choice. Now its offered the shambles that is Metro West and it will mean toss all difference to those who's lives were dictated by constant ambivilance to Public Transport in west Dublin. Pretty much the same as the ambivilance displayed towards social services, education, health etc etc in the same region over the years.

Couldn't agree with you more Derek!!!!!