UCC sues ESB over role in record floods

The ESB is being sued for millions in damages following record floods that engulfed large parts of Cork city centre four years ago.

A legal action to decide if the ESB must bear any liability for the damage opened yesterday at the Commercial Court.

University College Cork alleges the ESB was negligent and breached a duty of care to manage two dams, located 13km and 27km upstream from Cork City, and associated reservoirs so as to minimise the risk of flooding. It also claims the ESB wrongfully interfered with the enjoyment of its lands and created a nuisance.