'Cork light rail is a significant investment, but it's going to be worth it'

Darragh O'Brien has said a luas-style transport system for Cork is now expected to cost between €2bn and €3bn

A stand-off over a northside-southside route choice for the rail line delayed publication of a preferred route last year. File picture: Denis Minihane.

A preferred route for Cork's light rail is to be announced within weeks as the Transport Minister hopes to get the project to planning before the end of the year.

Darragh O'Brien has said a Luas-style transport system for Cork is "significant, but badly needed," and is now expected to cost between €2bn and €3bn.