Developer calls for free parking in Cork City

One of Cork’s most influential developers has called for free parking to be made available in the city and for a rethink on controversial cycle lanes.

Owen O’Callaghan, managing director of O’Callaghan Properties, described the cost of parking as “the single greatest inhibition on retail recovery in Cork City”.

He called on the city council to permit free use to the public of multi-story car parks at Paul Street and North Main Street to restore “competitive balance” between the city centre and suburban shopping outlets.