That was the message from Seanad leader, Fine Gael’s Jerry Buttimer, last night after the city’s first boundary extension since 1965 increased its footprint almost five-fold and increased its population by some 85,000 to 210,000.

The National Transport Authority has proposed an additional three buses for the Glen in Cork City and has given a commitment to look at future services.

A FUND was launched yesterday to help the parents of a 10-month-old baby who is waiting for a life-saving operation.