Fears that knotweed will delay flood works

Engineers have attempted to allay fears about major Japanese Knotweed infestation delaying a €8.1m flood prevention project in a Cork satellite town.

Residents in Glanmire are concerned the invasive plant’s infestation in the area could lead to a hold-up of planned flood prevention works, especially as the knotweed is visible appeared along sections of the Glashaboy River.

In particular, the plant has taken hold along the riverbank within the public-owned John O’Callaghan Park.