Doubts over Camden Fort opening for summer spark land deal stand-off

Councillors refused to approve transfer of land to company that controls fort because they said they had not received details from the company on summer opening plans

Fort Camden: Fianna Fáil councillor Audrey Buckley said it was 'very frustrating' for councillors not to be informed about what was happening at the popular amenity. 'We still don’t know will it be open for tourists in the summer,' she added. Picture: Denis Scannell

Concern a historic Cork harbour fort may not open to tourists this summer has resulted in councillors refusing to transfer public land to the development company which runs the amenity.

The company which controls Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven, was set up by Cork County Council, but acts independently of the local authority.