Man ‘ignored’ ban on marina structure

THE Department of the Marine is taking a man to the High Court for ignoring its ultimatum to remove unauthorised marine structures from a West Cork bay.

The department confirmed yesterday that it is in the final stages of preparing the case against Paul Rafferty, who owns the luxurious Walton Court complex in Oysterhaven, near Kinsale, in Co Cork.

A court date has yet to be decided but a spokesman said it is hoped the hearing will be held within a matter of weeks.