Michael Moynihan: Insidious threats to city residents require pre-emptive measures

Lack of access to parks and green spaces along with squeeze on affordable housing by short-term rentals are threats to citizens' health and wellbeing that are slow to materialise and take time to become evident. Is that not all the more reason to take pre-emptive steps?

The health benefits associated with green spaces are numerous — trees reduce pollution, lower stress by acting as a barrier to traffic noise, and cool their areas, while an open area which helps city dwellers access nature also provides a space for exercise and social interaction.

MANY thanks for the feedback on my brave exploration of the Cork City pothole last week.

Metaphorical exploration, that is — I don’t like small places that may or may not contain spiders — but with a pothole the threat is visible, at least.