Save Cork City group urges High Court to overturn permission for flood relief works

An Bord Pleanála inspector made a fundamental error of fact in identifying the full Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme as 'in abeyance', court hears

Reflections in the still waters of the north channel of the River Lee at the North Mall, Cork City. File picture:  Larry Cummins

A Cork City community association wants the High Court to overturn An Bord Pleanála’s permission for certain flood relief works in the city.

The proceedings by Save Cork City Community Association CLG (SCCCA) opened today before Mr Justice Richard Humphreys.