Councillors demand a debrief on Cork City traffic chaos

Councillors 'bombarded by phone calls' from constituents complaining about the traffic problems, meeting heard

Traffic buildup at Penrose Quay as traffic approaches the city centre from the east from Horgan's Quay on November 4. Picture: Larry Cummins

Cork’s city councillors have demanded a full debrief on road works and changes to traffic movements in the city centre as the council struggles with rising congestion.

It follows an unsuccessful attempt by Cllr Paudie Dineen to secure a suspension of standing orders at Monday’s city council meeting to discuss the gridlock.