We have now met with 4 of our 6 local councillors, and we are grateful to those who took the time to listen carefully to the serious concerns being raised by residents.

However, despite several attempts to make contact, we have still not been able to secure a meeting with our 2 Fianna Fail councillors.

That matters because Fianna Fail holds 9 of the 31 seats on Cork City Council - almost 30% of the chamber - so its position could be decisive in any close vote on this issue.

Given the concern around who stands to benefit from this proposed rezoning, it is vital that councillors engage directly with constituents and approach any decision openly, independently, and in the best interests of the community.