Council set to tackle long-term Little Island congestion

Workers regularly complain about being stuck in major traffic jams, while residents say the congestion at peak times makes them prisoners in their own homes.

One of the county’s industrial powerhouses is grinding to a halt because of poor infrastructure, but it is hoped that a plan being prepared by Cork County Council and its consultants will ease the situation in Little Island.

Figures from Census 2011 show there were 5,700 people employed in businesses there and 1,050 residents.