Gardaí defend 'balanced, cognisant' policing of Pana traffic banSENIOR Gardai in Cork have defended their approach to policing the new bus priority measures on Patrick St.Patrick Street during the hours of the restrictions. Picture: David KeaneThe controversial measures see private cars banned from driving on the city's main thoroughfare from 3pm to 6.30pm daily. The approach was welcomed by Senator Jerry Buttimer who said that it sends out the right message about Cork city. "Cork City is open for business," he said. Ann Doherty, chief executive of Cork City Council, confirmed that approximately 20,000 people attended the ceremony.

Source: Evening echo November 20, 2018 15:33 UTC