Government will do 'whatever it can' to accelerate delivery of Cork Luas, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin refused to be drawn on delivery timelines for the multi-billion euro project

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the launch of the  preferred route for Cork City's light rail system. The scheme also includes a proposed 1,000 vehicle park and ride facility near Ballincollig.

The Taoiseach says the State will do whatever it can to accelerate delivery of the multi-billion euro Cork Luas amid mounting calls for an end-of-decade start date.

However, Micheál Martin refused to be drawn on delivery timelines or on a price tag for the 18km light rail system as he launched its emerging preferred route for eight weeks of public consultation.