Council chief hits out at group opposing flood relief scheme in Cork

Ann Doherty accused Save Cork City of only wanting what it wants, and of objecting to anything they don’t agree with, regardless of the common good.

Ann Doherty said Cork can not depend on luck to avoid disastrous floods such as this one in February 2014. Picture: Denis Scannell

The chief executive of Cork City Council has launched a blistering attack on the campaign group leading opposition to the city’s proposed €150m flood defence scheme, and warned the city will continue to flood until effective defences are in place.

Ann Doherty accused Save Cork City (SCC), which has also mounted legal challenges against two major city centre public realm schemes which both include flood defence measures, of only wanting what it wants, and of objecting to anything they don’t agree with, regardless of the common good.