Cork Council tensions build as city accuses county of €5m error

A war of words has erupted between Cork city and county councils during the review of the region’s local government structures after city claims it has identified a €5m error in county figures.

Cork City Council has also accused Cork County Council of refusing, or of not being able, to provide it with certain financial information which would have allowed it to fully answer new questions from the Smiddy group overseeing the review.

The details emerged when city chief executive, Ann Doherty, briefed councillors on the city’s response to the Smiddy group’s request for further information.