Dublin and Cork could ‘grind to halt’ unless spending for public transport is increased

Significant investment is needed in public transport and infrastructure in Dublin and Cork city centres if they are to keep up with increasing development and passenger numbers, according to the cities’ chambers of commerce.

Dublin Chamber said the capital was at “saturation point” and would “grind to a halt” unless the sharp rise in passengers using rail, bus, and Luas is matched by an increase in spending on public transport.

The chamber was reacting to figures from the National Transport Authority that showed that 10m more passengers travelled on public transport last year than 2015.