There’s no time to waste when it comes to upgrading public transport services in Cork, which are currently inadequate, according to Social Democrat’s TD Pádraig Rice.
Deputy Rice, who represents the Cork South-Central constituency, said:
“Today’s announcement of the Cork Luas Public Consultation represents a step forward, but we still have miles to go.
“Cork needs a public transport transformation – too many buses are delayed or don’t show up at all.
“Countless commuters are stuck in traffic for exorbitant lengths of time as a result of having no access to a reliable public transport service.
“We need a clear timetable for the Cork Luas. We need a dedicated funding stream. We need the project to progress as quickly as possible – this shouldn’t take decades.”
Councillor Niamh O’Connor said:
“Light rail for Cork was first mooted in the 1970s – this followed the closure of the tram line in the 1930s.
“Cork’s transport system needs to reflect the transformation of the city and look towards the future.”
April 14th, 2025