Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
154. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 247 of 28 September 2021, if Ministerial approval has been given to the project to proceed to a business case. [6879/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn its role as Approving Authority under the Public Spending Code, the National Transport Authority (NTA) submitted the Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) for Cork Light Rail to the Department of Transport in June 2021. After detailed review and consideration by the Department, the SAR was determined to not meet a number of requirements as set out in the Code and was returned to the NTA for revision in January 2022.
The Department of Transport is currently awaiting submission of a revised SAR for the project.
The NTA has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in Cork and, noting its role, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed response. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
