Cork city air quality 'extremely poor' as council launches new strategy

Cork City Council and CRAC set up the PurpleAir sensor network as a pilot project across the city to monitor particulate matter in the atmosphere in recent years.

Air quality has been "extremely" poor in Cork at various times in recent days according to the latest data.

The measurements come as Cork City Council launches a new strategy to combat pollutants around the city that are hampering health and everyday activities.