Catherine Conlon: At a time of global uncertainty, the Cork-Kinsale Greenway cannot be allowed to fail

The silent majority who spend hours in traffic may well be in favour of this greenway, but they are not as organised as farmers and landowners

Michael Collins TD in July with committee members of the campaign group against  plans for the Cork to Kinsale greenway.  Picture: David Creedon

While scientists warn that climate change is warming Europe twice as fast as the global average, Ireland continues to battle against even the smallest action that could impact on business, personal assets, privacy or economic growth.

At an IFA meeting in August of over 100 farmers and landowners in Carrigaline to discuss the Cork to Kinsale Greenway, it was reported that the group heard the preferred route put forward by Cork County Council is totally unsuited for a Greenway project and that the views of the farming and local rural community had not been taken on board.