Row breaks out between Cork TD Ken O'Flynn and city councillors over controversial cycle lane

Local politicians say Mr O’Flynn was 'misleading' constituents by blaming North-West councillors for voting for an active travel scheme at Fairhill, given the proposal was passed at a full council meeting where he was present

Independent TD Ken O’Flynn arriving at Leinster House. Picture: SAM BOAL/Collins Photos

A blame game has broken out between local Cork City councillors and Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn over the construction of a controversial new cycle lane in Fair Hill.

While Mr O’Flynn has told constituents local councillors in the city’s North-West Ward voted for the Knockpogue Avenue and Knockfree Avenue active travel scheme, the councillors have argued Mr O’Flynn was present at the council meeting where the project was unanimously approved.