Michael Moynihan: Why is Uisce Éireann doing so much damage to Cork's precious waterways?

From sewage spills to dirty drinking water, Uisce Éireann’s failures are stacking up — how much more can Cork take?

The spillage near the Marina is another case of Uisce Éireann’s actions running completely contrary to its avowed objectives. Flooding roads with waste water to the extent that tankers must be brought in to drain those roads? Picture: Larry Cummins

Ah, a weekend in the city. Here’s yours truly in Cork a few days back.

Saturday, I went into town for a hunt around. A little gem was found in Vibes and Scribes: a second-hand copy of Lovely Is The Lee by Robert Gibbings. I had it in my hand, ready to buy, when one of my research assistants interrupted me with another book that needed to be bought urgently.