Council urged to hear residents’ views on port

Cork County Council’s CEO has been urged to take on board the views of residents living close to a planned €100m expansion of Ringaskiddy port before he submits a report to An Bord Pleanála.

The planning authority will be the only body to decide on the Port of Cork’s plan to expand its deep water terminal as it is classified as strategic infrastructure.

Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus McGrath said while the council was not obliged to hear residents’ views, it is something it should do before submitting its report.