Controversial plans for a €3.5m greenway in Cork harbour were narrowly passed by members of the county council after fears were raised that elderly walkers could be blown away “like skittles” by cyclists.

HOMEOWNERS criticised the ESB yesterday after lengthy power cuts in parts of Cork county.

THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) launched a full investigation last night after barrels of highly corrosive sulphuric acid fell off a lorry near the hub of Ireland’s chemical industry.

THE ESB has been granted planning permission to build a €250,000 power station in Co Cork, which will generate enough power for 400,000 homes.

THE price of electricity in Ireland will rise in line with or just above the cost of living over the coming years, the board’s chief executive Padraig McManus said yesterday.