Remaking a city centre: Plan will work if rules enforced

It may be unrealistic to expect a constabulary unable to open any sexual assault cases for more than two years to police traffic violations. Yet, figures showing a marginal increase in footfall in Cork’s St Patrick’s Street since car access was curtailed suggest the idea might be even more successful if it was policed effectively.

The Pana ban excludes private cars between 3pm to 6.30pm so buses might become more reliable. Yet, according to Labour councillor John Maher the veto is ignored every day. The situation has worsened in recent weeks and officials need to tackle it, he warned.