A blame game has broken out between local Cork City councillors and Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn over the construction of a controversial new cycle lane in Fair Hill. The cycle route was approved at a meeting of Cork City Council on April 11, 2023, with the proposal passing without a vote. Brian McCarthy was co-opted to Cork City Council in June 2023 following Fiona Ryan’s resignation. Mr O’Flynn denied he was misleading people, as he acknowledged the decision was passed by a full council meeting. “I'm not misleading people on this, but I think people are trying to cover their own ass,” Mr O’Flynn said.

Source: Irish Examiner February 03, 2026 19:35 UTC