€2.5bn Cork Luas route faces political pushback over impact on Bishopstown sports clubs

Sports clubs and residents have raised fears over land loss as consultation continues on Cork’s proposed light rail line

Jerry Buttimer has called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland to listen to the concerns of all stakeholders impacted by the light rail route.

The minister of state at the Department of Transport is “not happy” with the proposed route of the €2.5bn Cork Luas, which is set to cut through  two sports clubs in his constituency.

Jerry Buttimer, a Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and the junior transport minister, has called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to listen to the concerns of all stakeholders impacted by the light rail route.