'Panic' over West Cork pier plans unfounded, says council  

Safety improvement works to Glandore Pier will not lead to an 80% reduction in storage capacity

Glandore harbour with Union Hall pier in the background. The council has sought to allay fears that the refurbishment plan would effectively render the pier unusable by the local sailing club

Planned safety improvement works to Glandore Pier in West Cork will not lead to an 80% reduction in storage capacity despite media reports to the contrary officials, in Cork County Council have said.

The council has sought to allay fears that the refurbishment plan would effectively render the pier unusable by the local sailing club and other leisure users due to a dramatic cut in storage capacity for boats and equipment.