The new Luas Red Line offers a light rail service between Tallaght and Dublin city centre.
The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern officially opened the Luas Red Line from Tallaght to the city centre. Speaking at the inauguration of the new service, Bertie Ahern described it as a historic day. The light rail system was a vital component in government transport strategy.
Passengers, politicians and Luas representatives are positive in their views of the new service.
Critics of the Luas system say it took too long to build, cost too much and does not link up. However, government and opposition politicians feel that the new Luas services will bring great transport benefits to the city of Dublin.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 28 September 2004. The reporter is Gareth O'Connor.
