Design works to begin immediately on motorway link between Cork and Galway

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Design works are to begin immediately on a section of motorway between Cork and Limerick and on to Galway.

The Taoiseach has today confirmed the M20 motorway will be part of the 10-year capital spending plan to be announced in December.

The 96-kilometre stretch of motorway has long been demanded by business and communities in both cities.

Leo Varadkar says it's a huge, expensive project but it's worth it.