Fota marina gets thumbs down

BORD Pleanála has turned down plans for a 60-berth marina at Fota Island because of safety issues and the disruption which could be caused to wildlife.

Cityking International, a Fleming Company, appealed to the planning board after the development was turned down by Cork County Council last August.

The board pointed out that while there is a railway crossing in the area it serves just one dwelling and wouldn’t be adequate for the amount of cars the project would generate.