Claim that business down by up to 40% because of Cork car ban

Shop owners say the ban is leading to a drop in footfall and could put them out of business

Cork Chamber president supports restriction on cars travelling on Patrick Street

Businesses will close if cars are not allow access Patrick St, organisation warns

Household Linens trader never seen ‘anyone on a bike coming in to buy a pair of pillows’

If agreement cannot be reached on scheme, money ‘could be re-allocated’ to other cities

Call for improved road network and public transport to help second city grow in future

Garda suspect group in Romania is flying in people to beg in run-up to Christmas

Over 1,000 submissions received on scheme designed to protect more than 2,000 properties

Cities targeted due to increased footfall before Christmas

Bus Éireann dispute would be solved by now if it was affecting Dublin, says businessman

Opposing campaign group says number of people against wall defences is increasing

Tributes paid to director of wholesalers M&P O’Sullivan for role in commerce and charity

Late property developer was man of integrity and his family have lost treasure, says priest

Politicians, business leaders and sporting figures among hundreds paying respects

Lack of progress has been cause for concern but Minister says clear timeframe will emerge shortly

Minister says ‘significant process’ will be made to reform local government in Cork

New service by Iberia Express is one of the dividends of IAG takeover of Aer Lingus

Minister will not avoid ‘awkward’ issue, calls for ‘blunt and honest conversations’

Solicitor says city council failed to respond promptly to risk over weekend