Multi-million euro Cork tourism plan opposed by environmentalists

Plans for a new two-way cable car system for Dursey Island have been opposed by Friends of the Irish Environment group.

A €7m tourism project off the Cork coast is being opposed by Friends of the Irish Environment over concerns about wildlife in the area.

Fáilte Ireland plans to invest €7m into Dursey Island off the Beara peninsula in West Cork. the area is a key part of the Wild Atlantic Way. The project includes a new two-way cable car system and a visitor centre.