Department refusal to fund ports’ upkeep a disgrace, says mayor

THE Department of Transport’s refusal to provide money for the upkeep of ports in Cork has angered the county’s new mayor.

Tom Sheahan said he intended to lead a deputation to the department, consisting of harbour users, business interests and councillors from the region.

The move was last night welcomed by the chairman of the Baltimore Harbour Users Group, John Kearney.