Financial woes for pier project

Work on the extension of a pier in Co Cork has halted after the contractor ran into financial difficulties.

Cork County Council, which is overseeing the project, said work ceased on the extension at the main pier in Kinsale last Monday, but it hasn’t yet been officially informed of the reason why.

However, it has emerged that the contractors, Enco Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd, have applied for a petition to be wound up.