Councillors fear cuts to outdoor council staff could damage Cobh tourism

Councillors in Cobh, Co Cork are concerned litter bins will overflow and rubbish will accumulate on the streets when around 100 cruise liners are due to dock there next year.

It’s become the flagship destination for visits from cruise liners and isn’t far off capturing the national Tidy Towns title. Yet the former could be seriously damaged, and the latter scuppered due to a planned reduction in the number of council workers who keep Cobh, Co Cork looking its best.

Fears have been expressed that the country’s premier cruise liner terminal will not look very appealing to visitors if proposed cuts to council staff covering the area aren't reversed.