An automated queuing system is to be introduced in a Cork harbour town for taxis, along with new designated taxi ranks and bylaws to govern their use.

A harbourside town in Co Cork is to become the first place in Ireland to create a state-of-the-art site for camper vans which will be governed by bylaws.

Ireland remains out of touch with other European states when it comes to providing parking or other facilities for an increasing number of campervans or motorhomes.

Campsite owners concede they are having their best July in 30 years as families haul dusty tents out of the shed and maximise their time outdoors in the good weather.