Minister commits to Cork light rail

Transport minister Darragh O’Brien said next five years will be transformational for Ireland

A visualisation of part of the projected Cork Luas route showing a tram passing Páirc Uí Chaoimh on its way to Mahon. Image: LuasCork.ie

The period between now and 2030 will be “transformational for our public transport” across the country, according to the minister overseeing it.

As he confirmed his department will publish a development plan, transport minister Darragh O’Brien vowed that the Government is “committed” to a light rail system for Cork.