How long will the Tánaiste be able to keep the peace in Cork after allaying TD's frustrations?

Cork East TD James O'Connor had expected a bypass of Killeagh/Castlemartyr and an upgrade of the Fota Road to Cobh to be included in the National Development Plan

Cork East TD James O'Connor and Tánaiste Micheál Martin had what was described as a "constructive" meeting on Thursday evening which was designed to "clear the air" between the two men.

Peace reigns in Cork once more after the Dáil's youngest member had a "constructive" meeting with one of its most experienced.

Cork East TD James O'Connor and Tánaiste Micheál Martin had what was described as a "constructive" meeting on Thursday evening which was designed to "clear the air" between the two men. It was the second high-profile meeting between the two in the last two years aimed at assuaging Mr O'Connor's frustrations with different government decisions.