Port of Cork skyscraper developer responds to petition

The developer behind plans for Ireland’s tallest skyscraper on the historic Port of Cork city site has pledged to restore and conserve its historic buildings and develop a visitor attraction the city will be proud of.

New York-based Kevin O’Sullivan was reacting last night to the launch of an online petition by artist John Adams, backed by the Green Party and signed by almost 1,300 people, calling for the €250m development to be halted.

Mr Adams said the scheme will “cover up and destroy” the port buildings which he described as some of the most “historical, prominent, visually beautiful buildings in Cork city”. He called on the developers to protect its maritime heritage.