Cork business chief maintains he is pro-cycling despite bike lane row

Kevin Herlihy had tweeted his support of a residents' group that opposes a proposed scheme in Ballincollig, but says his comments were taken out of context

Kevin Herlihy says he supports bike lanes and wants to see more of them but adds that people with concerns about their designs have a right to have their say. Picture: Larry Cummins

The president of the Cork Business Association (CBA) insists that he supports the construction of more bike lanes across the city despite praising a campaign that threatens the delivery of one scheme and suggesting another could cause accidents.

Kevin Herlihy responded to online criticism after he tweeted support for a residents’ group which has mounted a sustained campaign against a draft bike lane plan in Ballincollig. He also suggested a bike lane approved for Curraheen could cause accidents.