Chapter 9
Environmental Infrastructure
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
burning solid fuels thereby decreasing air quality could be targeted. The creation of greenways along routes away from roads to enable those with respiratory illnesses to engage in leisure cycles and walks (in addition to daily commutes) throughout the city without concern for irritants and pollutants should be considered.
which provides more detailed guidance on this issue. Paragraph 9.27 and Objective 9.17 will be amended in this regard. Detail on greenways is set out in Chapter 6 Green and Blue Infrastructure Recommendation: (i) Amend paragraph 9.27 as follows: 9.27 While air quality is dependent on the achievement of outcomes in other policy areas such as promoting green energy and sustainable transport methods, Cork City Council is taking direct action by preparing having prepared its first Air Quality Strategy 2021-2026 . The strategy outlines the actions that Cork City Council will undertake between 2021 and 2026 to reduce the concentrations of air pollutants in the city area, thereby positively impacting on the health and quality of life of residents and visitors to the city. It builds on significant work being conducted by Cork City Council to develop a high-quality air monitoring system and other initiatives that will significantly lower the levels of pollutants in the air in the city. The actions set out to deliver the strategy have been categorised into seven themes: Health and Well-being; Air Quality Monitoring; Travel; Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure; Regulation and Enforcement; Green Infrastructure; and Research and Innovation. The strategy will be reviewed every five years and progress on measures to improve air quality set out in this strategy will be reported annually in an Annual Air Quality Report. (ii) Amend Objective 9.17 Air Quality as follows: Objective 9.17 Air Quality a. To protect and improve air quality in Cork City in accordance with the provisions of EU Directives and national legislation on air pollution and
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