Incinerator site submerged

ENVIRONMENTAL activists last night claimed floods proved plans for a 100,000 tonne toxic burner in Cork harbour were awash with flaws.

Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment said it would be disastrous if the tidal deluge struck again when the Ringaskiddy incinerator was up and running.

Storm force winds, high tides and heavy rain battered the south coast for almost 24 hours, leaving the incinerator site submerged in three feet of water.