Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 June 2023
51. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the progress on delivering a light rail system planned for Ballincollig to Mahon in Cork city; what stops are planned for the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30147/23]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued design and development of light rail projects in the Greater Dublin Area and Cork. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the development of projects such as Cork Light Rail Transit.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has agreed responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, including the Cork Light Rail project. I am aware that a non-statutory public consultation on the project is expected to launch in July.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply on the specific issue raised. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
