Councillors angry over city’s ‘land grab’ plan

CORK county councillors reacted furiously yesterday to proposals by City Hall manager Joe Gavin for a massive extension of the city boundary.

The councillors warned Mr Gavin that unless the proposals are shelved, he risked souring relations with County Hall.

“It’s an outlandish proposal. It’s akin to Napoleon’s move on Russia, and it’s doomed to the same fate,” said Cllr Alan Coleman.