Kieran’s Questions to the CE and Motions, Cork City Council Meeting, 14 April 2025:

Question to the CE:

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on progress on Shandon’s historic Butter Exchange and the Recreate Shandon CLG project? (Cllr Kieran McCarthy)

Motions:

That speed reduction mechanisms be introduced coming into Blackrock Pier. From the Castle Road and Blackrock Road sides, cars travel at pace. In addition that a footpath be explored for the side of the Maple Leaf Bar (Cllr Kieran McCarthy).

That the City Council review the traffic lights at the Old Blackrock Road / Infirmary Road junction. The traffic can be backed up to the entrance to the South Infirmary as there is no right turn arrow at the junction (Cllr Kieran McCarthy).

That new trees be planted at the Japanese Gardens, Ballinlough to replace the ones recently cut down (Cllr Kieran McCarthy).

To get an update at the south-east LEA on matters arising re emissions from and work in Gouldings and concerns from residents in Marina Park (Cllr Kieran McCarthy).