Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a business case has been presented on the light rail proposal for Cork; and the cost of that project to date in 2022, in tabular form. [37205/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, including light rail.

The NTA, together with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), is currently preparing a Strategic Assessment Report for Cork Light Rail for my consideration, as set out under Decision Gate 0 of the Public Spending Code project life cycle.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply regarding the cost of the project to date in 2022. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.