Cork City flood plan excuses a farce, says councillor

The longest-serving councillor in Cork City has called for an emergency meeting after a European Court ruling delayed a key part of the city’s flood defences.

Fianna Fáil Cllr Tim Brosnan branded Cork City Council’s official explanation for the delay a “farce” last night, following confirmation that a new environmental report is needed for the contentious €6m Morrison’s Island public realm and flood defence project, and that a new planning process through Bord Pleanala is also required.