A1 beginning?

[niallm]

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0209/breaking80.html

Seems like they are 'beginning work' although whether that means actually breaking ground or doing a photo shoot is another question...

http://www.rpa.ie/en/news/Pages/LuasCitywest(LineA1)PressReleaseFeb9th2009.aspx

explains who the consortium is.