Catherine Conlon: Cork Luas will improve health outcomes for generations

Children's ability to move around our city independently of cars, reduced noise pollution and increased exercise for all users will have a massive impact 

The Cork Luas is imperative to mobility in a rapidly expanding city.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said this week that 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.

Lord Mayor Dan Boyle, who proposed a light rail route while a TD in 2006, described the recent publication of the draft route as a "point on the journey".