Put human needs over those of fish, say flood-hit residents

Two community groups in Co Cork have expressed concern that “fish before people” red tape may prevent vital flood prevention works.

People living in Glanmire and Bandon are worried their homes could again be hit by flooding if local rivers are not cleaned of debris before the month’s end.

Cork County Council has applied to the Inland Fisheries Ireland, the National Parks & Wildlife Service, and Coillte to remove debris and dredge the Glashaboy and Bandon rivers.