Poll: Most Cork TDs and senators against merger report’s recommendations

An overwhelming majority of Cork’s 22 senators and TDs oppose the recommendations of the Mackinnon report to extend the city’s boundary.

A poll carried out by the Irish Examiner showed 15 were against its full implementation, with just four in favour.

It also shows major splits within parties, with front bench members of Fianna Fáil Michael McGrath and Billy Kelleher going against party leader Micheál Martin in their opposition to the proposals to extend the city council’s control to such areas as Cork Airport, Ballincollig, Blarney, Little Island, Glounthaune, Glanmire and Carrigtwohill.