Cork residents warned of grave consequences if flood defences not built

Residents in Cork are being warned that consequences will be grave if they choose not to allow the erection of the €140m flood defences planned for the city.

Minister for the Office of Public Works Seán Canney said the plans have been designed to protect homes and businesses in the city.

Local campaigners have expressed fears that the construction of concrete walls along some of the quays would result in a loss of access to the river without any guarantee of alleviating flooding in the city centre.