Cork locals object to council's go-ahead for bus drop-off area at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Residents of nearby areas have written to Cork City Council in recent weeks to 'strongly object' to the plans, citing traffic management problems

Last year, the operators of the sporting ground submitted a planning application for the new set-down/drop-off area at the city end side of the stadium, accessed from Monahan Road, next to the 4G astroturf pitch. Picture: Dan Linehan

Locals have hit out at Cork City Council proposals to amend its development plan to permit a new bus drop-off area at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, saying they have seen no reason it should be permitted.

In a series of submissions featuring similar language, residents of nearby areas have written to the council in recent weeks to “strongly object” to the plans.