A public consultation has been launched by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) after it revealed the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for Luas Cork, a proposed 18km long light rail line with up to 25 stops running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point.

TII is inviting the public to have its say on the proposed plan with the public consultation remaining open until Monday, June 9, at 5.30pm.

The light rail will connect key destinations such as MTU, Cork University Hospital, UCC, Cork city centre, Kent Station, Cork Docklands, Blackrock and Mahon.

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The scheme includes a new public transport bridge connecting Kent Station to Kennedy Quay and new cycling infrastructure along much of the route. The Emerging Preferred Route also includes a proposed 1000 vehicle Park & Ride facility in Ballincollig and a Mobility Hub in Mahon.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: "Luas Cork will hugely improve connectivity in the city by modernising the city's public transport network, making it more accessible and creating new opportunities for residents, visitors and local businesses. It’s very positive to see this project progressing, and from that point of view I'd like to acknowledge the work done by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority and indeed Cork City Council.

"With the consultation process now open, I'd encourage everybody to take this opportunity to provide their feedback and share their views on this exciting proposal."

The public consultation can be found on www.luascork.ie where details of the proposals are published.