Cork Luas build ‘to start in lifetime of this government’

The project has recently concluded a public consultation, with 1,003 submissions received

A computer-generated image of Cork's proposed new light-rail system on Washington Street. The proposed route connects key destinations such as the main campus of Munster Technological University (MTU) at Bishopstown, Cork University Hospital (CUH), University College Cork (UCC), the city centre, Kent train station, Cork docklands, Blackrock and Mahon. File photo

Construction on a light rail system for Cork can get underway during the lifetime of the current government, the transport minister has said.

The proposed route of the Luas-style system runs 18km from Ballincollig in the west of the city to Mahon Point in the east, with 25 stops along the way.