Minister O’Brien welcomes planning approval for Luas Finglas
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From: Department of Transport
- Published on: 30 October 2025
- Last updated on: 30 October 2025
Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, has welcomed the decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant planning approval for the Luas Finglas project, enabling it to progress towards procurement and construction.
“This is a major milestone in expanding Dublin’s public transport network. Luas Finglas will offer thousands of Dubliners a fast, reliable, sustainable way to get around the city, helping to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. The additional cycle and pedestrian facilities involved in the project will offer even more sustainable and active transport options.
By reducing journey times, the project will also support the development of housing and businesses along the route. Luas Finglas will bring great benefits to the local community as well as to Dublin as a whole.”
Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien
The Luas Finglas extension is a transformative infrastructure project that will extend the Luas Green Line by 4 kilometers northward from Broombridge to Charlestown, adding four new stops: Charlestown, St Margaret’s Road, Finglas Village, and St Helena’s.
The Luas Finglas extension is part of the National Development Plan and reflects the Government commitment to developing sustainable urban transport.