THE delivery of the Kilbarry/Blackpool rail station and its connections could be key to connectivity to the city centre while also supporting the retail sector in the northside, a city councillor has said.

The number of people travelling in and out of the country fell sharply in February compared to January this year.

The country's long-awaited quarantine system is set to be operational by the end of this week. People arriving from 33 countries flagged as high risk will have to quarantine in hotels for 14 days.

BRITTANY Ferries has reported some of the most disappointing figures in its history, following its AGM in St Pol de Leon, France, yesterday.

Car sharing service GoCar has expanded its Cork presence with the addition of two new locations at Douglas Court Shopping Centre and Mahon Retail Park.  GoCar, which launched in 2008, is part of the Europcar Mobility Group.

Outgoing Port of Cork chair John Mullins, talks to John Bohane about the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit, as well as his hopes of leaving a legacy behind after eight years at the helm

A LONG-AWAITED pedestrian and cycle link from the Grange Road to Tramore Valley Park, which includes a bridge over the N40, is one step closer to being constructed following a funding announcement by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

More than €45m in funding is to be allocated to sustainable transport projects in Cork county and city, with Lord Mayor of Cork Joe Kavanagh saying the investment will "not only improve our infrastructure, but our quality of life”.

The National Transport Authority has announced allocations totalling €45. 39m for 80 sustainable transport projects in Cork City and County.  Of the 80 projects in Cork, 39 are entirely new and will receive funding of over €18m.

RENEWED calls for a major review of road access to Great Island and Cobh have been made by a Cork TD. Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley recently submitted questions to Eamon Ryan, the transport minister, asking that the R624 be upgraded to a national route.

Vandalism to Mary Elmes Bridge will cost around €2,500 to repair and as the work is not deemed essential, it cannot be fixed until level five restrictions have been lifted.

THE Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney has said Ireland is at the start of a "sustainability revolution".

THE Government has announced the introduction of mandatory quarantine for passengers who arrive in Ireland without a negative PCR test, in what one Cork travel agent described as a “positive move”.

Latest: Icy conditions have been reported on the N22 at the County Bounds between Ballyvourney and Clonkeen, according to AA Roadwatch, who are urging motorists to 'take extreme care if you must travel'.

Conditions are about to get a lot colder in Cork, with Met Éireann issuing a Weather Advisory nationwide until midnight on Sunday.

A CORK City councillor has said it is “extremely important” that an overhaul of Cork City bus routes would be done right.

Specialist engineering teams have been appointed to design core bus corridors (CBCs) that will support the efficient running of the bus services in the city.

Cork has experienced an "impressive improvement" in traffic congestion levels and has gone from being the world’s 75th most congested city in 2019 to its 100th in 2020.

Drivers who are over 70 do not need to provide a medical report when applying for a driving licence.

SINN Féin TD for Cork North Central Thomas Gould will host two online public meetings next week regarding the proposed development of the M20.

Caution is needed this morning as Met Éireann warns of 'treacherous conditions' in Munster.

AS the number of cars on our roads fell drastically during Covid-19 lockdowns, cities across Europe and the world began introducing more cycle infrastructure in preparation for the return to normality.

Gardaí in Cork have warned motorists to take care on roads in icy conditions throughout the county this morning.

MORE than 5,500 vehicles have been seized from unaccompanied learner drivers since the Clancy Amendment was introduced two years ago.

A number of Bus Éireann’s employees from Cork have been honoured for their heroic actions at Bus Éireann's GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards.

Motorists need to exercise care when driving in the city centre this morning, with reports of spot flooding in numerous areas.

Bus Éireann has announced details regarding services over Christmas as well as important travel advice.

THE South Mall area of Cork city centre has had the highest number of on-street fixed charge penalty fines so far this year. Second on the list was Patrick’s Street, followed by Cornmarket Street, Morrison’s Quay and Lower Glanmire Road. 7.

A SLEW of city centre streets, as well as the Marina, will be pedestrianised on a more permanent basis, following a vote from Cork city councillors.

Gardaí in Cork are appealing for anyone who was in the area where a woman died in a collision yesterday, and has any information or footage, to contact them.

It is a busy morning so far on Cork roads, with a crash in the city centre causing delays.  Emergency services are dealing with a crash on Lavitt’s Quay, affecting inbound traffic coming from Christy Ring Bridge, according to AA Roadwatch.

Cork’s famous Daly’s Bridge, also known as the Shakey Bridge, is expected to be open for the Christmas season. Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony Fitzgerald confirmed the news which he says will be welcomed by many local people in the Sunday’s Well area.

CURBING a return to anti-social behaviour and criminal activity on public transport is essential, according to a Labour Party local area representative in Cork.

€10m worth of funding is set to be allocated for greenways in Cork, Midleton and Youghal in a bid to support greater numbers enjoying outdoor amenities during the pandemic. This forms part of the €63.

A GREEN PARTY councillor has said that Budget 2021 has the ability to improve the city’s sustainability and help fast-track projects such as Cork Light Rail. €1.

CORK City Councillors have approved Part 8 planning for the MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme.

A PROPOSAL for a long-awaited road project in Cork is to be published later this month, because 1,500 people have been ‘stranded’ by a lack of infrastructure for more than a decade.

Scrutiny of Ireland’s aviation connectivity will be the subject of a meeting of The Committee on Transport and Communications Networks when they meet tomorrow, Wednesday, at Leinster House.

ROUTE options for the M20 Cork to Limerick Motorway are to be narrowed down by Christmas this year, County Hall officials have told elected members.

CORK politicians have expressed anger about the curtailment of inter-city bus routes across the country, that will significantly affect the rebel county with the end of the Dublin - Cork route Solidarity TD Mick Barry said Green Party Minister Eamon ...

Bus Éireann has today announced that they will be closing several inter-city Expressway routes, citing the financial challenges posed by the pandemic as the reason for making the decision.

A demonstration is taking place in Cork City this morning by taxi drivers. A slow-moving cavalcade left Mahon to travel via the N40, Jack Lynch Tunnel, Lwr Glanmire Rd, St Patrick’s Bridge and Patrick St to finish on South Mall causing traffic delays.

Urgent action is required on a Cork road project that has left residents marooned for over a decade, according to a local TD.

THE purchase of a Fermoy-based fuel company by a British energy company has been agreed. The deal will see Amber Oil's 35 sites across the country being transferred into the ownership of Greenergy.

CABINET approval for upgrades to the Dunkettle Interchange (N8/N25) is expected in the coming weeks which will allow the main body of works to be carried out.

AN online petition has been set up in a bid to reopen the Shakey bridge, which was due to be back up-and-running in April after refurbishment.

BUS Éireann has blamed the impact of “traffic congestion” for late services in Cork, following a number of complaints about late buses this year.

CORK Chamber has said lower traffic volumes due to the Covid-19 pandemic create an opportunity to accelerate work on the Dunkettle Interchange project.

The contract for the main construction works at the Dunkettle Interchange is set to be awarded shortly. Once work begins, the construction phase of the project is expected to take around three and a half years.

Complaints have been made in recent months regarding late buses, lack of services and driver conduct in Cork, The Echo can reveal.