Ringaskiddy needs emergency plan after major blaze a 'wake-up call'

Concerns raised at Cork County Council that more needs to be done to make it safer for residents and improve communication during serious incidents

The 'terrifying' weekend fire at Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth, Co  Cork. Picture Denis Minihane.

A new emergency plan could be developed for a community in Cork Harbour following a major fire in the area last Saturday.

Standing orders were suspended at a Cork County Council meeting today to discuss the fallout from the fire at the R&H Hall facility at Ringaskiddy, amid concerns that more needs to be done to make it safer for residents living in what is basically a cul-de-sac.