TD criticises ‘crude’ flood defence plan for Cork

A TD has criticised the Office of Public Works’ Cork flood defence plan, describing it as a “crude” solution which is too focused on costs.

Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry has now backed calls for a tidal barrier to future-proof the city from rising sea levels caused by global warming.

“I believe that the OPW proposals are crude and do not sufficiently take into account the relationship of the people of the city with the river,” he said.