Cork councillors call for quick-fix flood measures

City councillors have called for several quick-fix measures to be introduced to minimise flood risk in Cork while the city waits for a €50m flood defence scheme.

The calls came last night as city manager Tim Lucey ruled out calls for dredging the River Lee as a possible solution to the persistent problem of tidal flooding.

“I am advised that it [dredging] is not something that will assist in reducing tide levels,” said Mr Lucey. “The tide comes in at a particular level irrespective.”