Fisheries body blocks dredging scheme in Cork

Inland Fisheries Ireland has told Cork County Council it will not allow emergency dredging to be carried out in towns where flood relief schemes have been planned by the OPW.

Councillors have reacted angrily to the decision, which will affect Bandon, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, and Glanmire.

Council chief executive Tim Lucey said the local authority would seek further clarification on IFI’s views, as councillors demanded legal advice be sought from senior counsel.