Fermoy receives €23m flood relief pledge

THE minister in charge of the OPW has given a commitment that €23 million will be set aside to complete the second phase of a flood relief project in Fermoy, Co Cork.

Minister Martin Mansergh gave the commitment at a meeting in Leinster House with a delegation from Fermoy Town Council.

The Mayor of Fermoy, Cllr Noel McCarthy, said there had been serious concerns that the money wouldn’t be forthcoming because of the economic crisis.