An emerging preferred 18km route has been launched for a new Luas service in Cork, and a public consultation on the project launched this morning.
The proposed route will stretch from Ballincollig to Mahon Point.
People have been invited to give their say on the proposed route, with the public consultation open for eight weeks until 9 June.
The Luas Cork light rail service would have 25 stops along the route, including at Munster Technological University, Cork city centre, Kent Station and Blackrock.
A new public transport bridge connecting Kent Station to Kennedy Quay and new cycling infrastructure along much of the route are included in the plan.
The proposed route also includes a 1,000-vehicle park and ride facility in Ballincollig, as well as a hub in Mahon.
The service will be delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland in collaboration with the National Transport Authority, and developed in consultation with BusConnects.
Speaking at this morning's launch, Taoiseach Micheál Martin described it as a "significant step" in a project that will be "transformational" for Cork city.
"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.
"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."
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Lord Mayor of Cork City Dan Boyle said it was a "long awaited, missing, but vital, link in the city's transport infrastructure".
"It will provide real choice to have more people travel by public transport, reduce car dependency, connect key locations and allow for significant additional growth in the development of city."
