Minister defends bike lane projects amid criticism

The public transport minister and Cork’s city manager have both defended road and cycle lane projects which have caused chaos in parts of the city.

Minister Alan Kelly said he would be criticised if he couldn’t provide the level of investment which has been ploughed into new road layouts on Washington St and Pope’s Quay — both of which have been redesigned after construction work was completed.

City councillors forced another scheme earmarked for the Lower Glanmire Rd back to the drawing board last week after local objections.