'People in Douglas will no longer have to live in fear every time it rains'

Over 200 homes and businesses in a flood risk zone will be protected as Cork's eighth relief scheme completed

Floods in Douglas village have cost homes and businesses dearly. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The owners of 200 homes and businesses in a flood risk zone no longer have to live in fear of flooding when it rains, the minister with responsibility for flood defences said on Monday as he marked the completion of a major flood relief scheme in Cork City.

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan, unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the new Douglas flood relief scheme which provides flood protection to 221 properties.