The Port of Cork plans to fence off sections of its city centre quays ahead of the bank holiday weekend in an effort to prevent large public gatherings. “There are health and safety risks associated with large public gatherings on the quays,” a spokesperson said. “The Port of Cork operates 24/7 and commercial traffic can be scheduled or unscheduled. The Port of Cork, in a statement this morning, said it will fence off the following areas:• Around any berthed commercial vessels. “The Port of Cork would like to remind the public that the City Quays is a 24/7 working Port area with commercial ships, plant and other equipment and HGV traffic in operation.

Source: Irish Examiner June 02, 2021 05:30 UTC