Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery

Planning, Approving and Delivering Transport Infrastructure Projects: Discussion

2:00 am

Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael)

I return to commuter rail for Limerick. The witnesses mentioned that Ballysimon will probably go for planning next year. What is the position regarding further stations at places like Corbally and the Parkway roundabout? Will the Ballysimon station include park and ride? I presume it will as that is the purpose of it. Is there an update on the park and ride at the Eli Lilly site in Raheen Business Park?

I also wanted to ask about the shortage of taxis, which is a significant issue in Limerick city. I know there was a suggestion at one point in time from John Moran, who is now the mayor of Limerick, that Limerick could be used as pilot for Uber or another ride-sharing service. That was kiboshed. Has any consideration been given to looking at something like ride sharing as a way of dealing with the chronic taxi shortage in Limerick?

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.