Planters replace Cork’s controversial 'robotrees' after €444,000 spend

Cork’s robotree saga officially ends as the council replaces the devices with flower planters after spending €444,000

UCC’s Centre for Research into Atmospheric Chemistry researcher Dean Venables labellled the robotrees 'a costly and ineffectual gimmick'.

Planters have been installed on the bases of Cork's infamous 'robotrees' in a move city chiefs hope will draw a line under the saga which has cost taxpayers just over €444,000.

The planters, complete with colourful floral displays, were placed onto the hexagonal wooden platforms left in situ on St Patrick’s St and on the Grand Parade following the removal of robotrees in May.