NEWS IN BRIEF: A councillor who was criticised for turning a blind eye to illegal parking in cycle lanes has said he has now acted on the issue.
Cork City councillor Cllr Joe Kavanagh (FG) said: “I have submitted a number of queries to City Hall in relation to Cars Parking in Cycle Lanes plus queries in relation to Road safety which is an ongoing concern and focus for me.”
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He added: “May I take this opportunity to wish you all and your families a very happy 2019.”
The Cork Cycling Campaign, who were previously blocked by the councillor, has now been unblocked and they re-tweeted the councillor’s statement.
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