Parts of Cork, Limerick 'hotspots' for transport disadvantage

Study reveals that 'forced car ownership' is prevalent in many counties

Parts of West and north Cork are among areas identified as 'hotspots' of transport disadvantage, with 'forced car ownership' particularly prevalent in Donegal and in western counties such as Mayo and Roscommon.

The research paper, titled Identifying Hotspots of Transport Disadvantage and Car Dependency in Rural Ireland, was conducted by academics at Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.