Councillors criticise lack of oversight for Spike Island and Camden tourist operations

Cork tourist companies funded by local authority have turned down request to provide Cork County Council with updates on their operations

Councillors representing the Carrigaline Municipal District had requested a meeting with representatives of the Spike Island Development Committee to explain why they had padlocked the pier there when ferries are not running, thus denying safe access to the island by other boat users. Picture: David Creedon

Cork county councillors have reacted angrily to news that two tourist-related companies they run and are which are funded by the local authority do not have to provide them in future with regular updates on their operations.

Councillors representing the Carrigaline Municipal District had requested a meeting with representatives of the Spike Island Development Committee to explain why they had padlocked the pier there when ferries are not running, thus denying safe access to the island by other boat users.