Fractious debate at Cork City Council over BusConnects plan 

Following an almost two-hour debate, councillors voted on a compromise which includes a third round of public consultation

An existing bus stop and cycle lane at Harbour View Rd in Cork City. Picture: Larry Cummins

The contentious BusConnects Cork plans are riding “roughshod” over older inner-city communities so that people living in the “leafy suburbs” can get to the city faster, a Fianna Fáil councillor has claimed.

Seán Martin made his comment during a lengthy debate at a meeting of Cork City Council on Monday night on his party’s motion calling on council to reject the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) draft plans for 12 strategic transport corridors (STCs) proposed under the €600m government-backed transport plan.