OPW Minister Patrick O’Donovan: 'The next week is crucial for Cork's future'

Save Cork City has the discretion, but also the responsibility, to withdraw its application for a judicial review of a crucial project for Cork, says Patrick O’Donovan

Norrie Eams dealing with the flooding at O’Brien.’s sandwich bar on Winthrop Street, Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

The next week is crucial for Cork, its city centre businesses and its future.

Over the next seven days, the Save Cork City group has the discretion to withdraw its application for a judicial review of the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence project, thereby allowing it to proceed and protect the city centre from flooding.