Coast ‘needs to be maintained’ to sustain local industries

Major dredging and upgrading of coastal facilities is needed in Cork county to reap the rewards of the fishing industry and maritime tourism.

Cork County Council has been urged by members of its Coastal Management Committee (CMC) to put aside significantly more money to pump into improving facilities along its 1,200km coastline.

CMC chairman Michael Hegarty said it is vital the local authority put more of its own resources into the committee through its annual budget, and seek major funding from central government for maintenance and enhancement projects.