A decade-long lack of investment in major roads projects has caused a major traffic jam in Cork — literally and figuratively.

A minister for City Regions is required by the incoming Government to drive a progressive urban agenda the Cork Chamber has said in their election manifesto.

Extended upgrade proposals are being considered along one of Cork’s busiest roads in a bid to deliver the city’s first BusConnects-style transport corridor after the original plans were shot down last summer.

Cycling campaigners in Cork say the city has gone from a leader to a "laggard" in the provision of cycling infrastructure.

Brexit, the difficulties of recruiting skilled staff, and housing shortages remain the top concerns of businesses in Cork, as firms appear to be preparing to slow their recruitment plans amid the uncertainty.

The long-awaited Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) document has arrived.