UCC welcomes supreme court ruling on 2009 flooding

The Supreme Court found the ESB was guilty of negligence concerning extensive flood damage to buildings on the campus of UCC.

Lewis Glucksman Art Gallery in UCC, Cork. One of Ireland's most prestigious art galleries, packed with priceless works of art, was left swamped by the worst flooding in Cork in living memory. File picture.

University College Cork (UCC) has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court regarding conduct by the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) during the 2009 floodings of Cork City.

The Supreme Court ruled the ESB was guilty of negligence concerning extensive flood damage to buildings on the campus of UCC.