There is an active travel proposal for Knockfree and Knockpogue avenues, Farranree, in my constituency. The residents support the majority of the elements, including safety measures, the removal of roundabouts and the renewal of roads and footpaths, but they object to certain elements. At the moment they are protesting and have stopped the work. The Taoiseach himself said there needs to be more dialogue with the residents. Sinn Féin councillors Kenneth Collins and Michelle Gould brought a motion to Cork City Council that was supported by some other councillors but it was voted down by Government councillors. We believe the residents in the community must be heard and mediation is the best path. The residents have agreed to independent mediation. Will the Tánaiste intervene on behalf of the Government and ensure mediation goes ahead because the community is angry and frustrated that it is not being listened to? All it is asking for is mediation and that its voice be heard.

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What I will do is send the Tánaiste an email that he can forward on.

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