West Cork dredging waste to be transported 200km away by truck

The waste is to be moved to Portlaoise, a decision which has prompted concern among councillors in Cork

Dredging will begin at Courtmacsherry Harbour in the coming weeks.  Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

The environmental implications surrounding the removal of waste material from a Cork harbour by truck to Portlaoise, were called into question during a recent meeting of Cork County Council’s Western Committee.

Long-awaited dredging works are due to commence at Courtmacsherry Harbour in West Cork on August 8. The works will see the removal of more than 150 truck loads of waste material, that will be driven over 200km away for disposal in Portlaoise.