Knocknaheeny water tower lights row

A LOCAL election candidate has criticised a decision to spend €38,000 illuminating a water tower, saying the money could have been better spent on much more deserving projects.

Cllr Joe O’Callaghan (FG) reacted angrily to a press release issued by Cllr Tony Fitzgerald (FF) which stated that Cork City Council was to spend the money lighting up the water tower at Knocknaheeny.

Cllr Fitzgerald said he campaigned successfully for the project and was delighted city manager Joe Gavin had agreed to sanction the money.