Cork City Council to take 'sensible approach' to speed limits

Cork City Council has said it will be taking a more 'common sense' approach to its city speed limits and measures to promote cycling.

The transport department was reacting to plans by the architect of the new Dublin City Centre limit, Councillor Andrew Montague, to reduce the areas covered by the limit after a massive public backlash.

Dublin City Council moved to defend the scheme which it said was there "for safety reasons".

However, Ian Winning, from the Roads and Transportation Department of Cork City Council said its about "being sensible".