Concerns expressed over road fatality numbers Leeside
The RSA are urging road users to take extra care on the roads in 2016.
The Road Safety Authority says road fatality figures in Cork are of ongoing concern.
It comes after a 14% decrease in fatalities on Irish roads was recorded last year however the authority says Cork continues to feature far too prominently in road collision casualties.
They're appealing for people to take extra care on the roads in 2016.
Speaking to RedFM News Brian Farrell of the Road Safety Authority says despite an overall reduction in the number of fatalities nationwide the situation Leeside is still of concern.
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