Bill to stop repeat of floods will hit €50m

An estimated €50m is needed for flood relief works to prevent a repeat of the late June devastation inflicted on towns and villages in Cork.

County engineer Noel O’Keeffe says some works could be done relatively quickly. For others, though, it will take a lot longer before they have peace of mind.

He said Cork County Council is already preparing a brief on a flood study for the River Glashaboy which burst its banks, flooding up to 60 houses in Glanmire.