A feature of being an elected councillor again, is the capacity to attend workshops and seminars on policy areas pertinent to local government, writes Dan Boyle.

Business leaders in one of Cork's most historic city areas have called for a tougher approach and more government funding to tackle long-term vacancy and dereliction following a partial building collapse.

Former Green Party councillor and TD Dan Boyle is the latest green candidate to ride the green wave into local politics.

A “green voice” on Cork City Council will provide the city with a flood defence alternative to one of the OPW’s “worst works of butchery”, Green Party veteran Dan Boyle said.