Businesses in Cork are once again mopping floors and throwing out damaged stock as they count the costs of yet another flood event. Oliver Plunkett Street, at the very core of Cork’s retail centre, bears the brunt of Cork Harbour’s regular tidal surges. Minister Patrick O'Donavan, Cork City Council Chair Anne Doherty and Lord Mayor of Cork Joe Kavanagh speaking to business owners on Oliver Plunkett St following the floods on Tuesday. Picture: Philip WilliamsHowever, businesses in Cork city don’t have the luxury of time to wait for these matters to be resolved in the courts. Businesses are eager to say goodbye to 2020 but progress on localised flood defences would provide some confidence heading into an uncertain 2021.

Source: Irish Examiner October 21, 2020 10:39 UTC