Developer attacks ‘arrogant’ ESB

DEVELOPER Owen O’Callaghan has launched a blistering attack on the ESB for failing to change its dam operating procedures upstream of Cork city despite last year’s flooding disaster.

In a hard-hitting statement, the head of one of the country’s most successful property development firms described as “arrogant, appalling and frightening” revelations that the ESB still prioritises electricity generation at the Inniscarra dam, over flood management.

The O’Callaghan Properties boss said it is “beyond belief” that the company would manage the dams the same way this winter despite the flooding disaster which struck the city last year.