The Green Party is making a €10bn investment in public transport a red line issue in any Government formation talks. A Luas system for both Cork and Galway, a metropolitan rail service in Limerick and Waterford, Dart West, and increased local services around the country are key demands. .
"This is a red line issue for us. For too long in the previous decade, public transport was the poor relation when it came to transport spending in this country. We can't allow a backsliding of these big projects that are going to make such a difference to people's lives He said that "only the Green Party in Government" can ensure these big projects are delivered.
"Over the last four-and-a-half years, the Greens have absolutely focused on public transport. We've cut public transport fees for everybody by 20%, we've halved them for young..
. Elaine Loughlin.
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Green Party makes €10bn public transport investment a 'red line issue'
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman said that, while planning for these projects has progressed, the next Government must fully commit to fund them and get them built - www.irishexaminer.com