Residents of Cork’s ‘ground zero’ demand inquiry into cause of floods

RESIDENTS living in the “ground zero” area of Cork city’s November flood have written to the Environment Minister calling on him to set up an independent inquiry into the disaster.

The Mardyke residents, who were among the worst affected, said they want answers before the first anniversary of the flood.

If the inquiry requires a Cabinet decision, then John Gormley should bring it to the next Cabinet meeting, they said.