City boss quizzed over challenge to Cork retail project

Cork’s city manager has been asked to publish the legal advice that resulted in councillors voting against mounting a legal challenge to a contentious retail project.

Sinn Féin’s Chris O’Leary has also asked manager Tim Lucey to explain if councillors who voted against the legal challenge in relation to the proposed new local retail centre at Model Farm Road could be held liable for costs if other parties are successful in a challenge against the decision to grant planning permission for the project.

The issue is expected to be discussed at this evening’s city council meeting.