Protest against greenway CPOs at Leinster House this week

An aerial view of Monkstown, Co Cork, where the planned extension of the Cork-Kinsale greenway is prompting concern among residents. Picture: Chani Anderson

Landowners and homeowners will protest at the gates of Leinster House this week against the use of compulsory purchase orders to create new greenways for cyclists and walkers.

The protest on Wednesday comes as a number of groups in different parts of the country are campaigning against planned greenways and cycleways.