Taoiseach urges opponents of Cork flood scheme to 'reflect and pull back'

"The damage done to traders and workers can’t be ignored and I think people should reflect on that."

Winthrop Street in Cork during the flooding this week. Picture Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the opponents Morrison’s Island flood defence scheme should "reflect" on their positioning consider "pulling back" in light of the flood events which occurred this week.

Speaking at this morning's Cork Chamber Business Breakfast Martin referred to the judicial review lodged by the Save Cork City group who are opposed to the scheme and instead want to see the development of a downstream flood barrier.