Cork County Council reapplies to TII for Mallow bypass funding 

Councillors concerned Transport Minister Eamon Ryan will intervene again and withhold money for the project

Almost a year ago, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan used his executive powers to prevent the council from getting €1.2m to progress the project to the planning stage. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Cork County Council has reapplied to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for funding to enable it to lodge a planning application for the Mallow bypass.

However, some councillors are concerned Transport Minister Eamon Ryan will intervene again and withhold the money.