The pre-qualification tender documents seek to form a panel of contractors who will be invited to tender for the works later in the year and could see construction of the long-delayed scheme, which is designed to protect the city centre from the regular flooding from which it suffers, commence in the autumn.

ROADS and parking areas along low-lying quays in Cork city centre may suffer localised flooding during expected high tides on Tuesday, December 7.

PEOPLE are entitled to take objections under the current legislation, is the opinion of the OPW Minister for State Patrick O’Donovan in relation to delays to the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme caused by objections.

The Office of the Planning Regulator has set out 12 recommendations and eight observations in a submission on the draft Cork City Development Plan.

The Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan visited Clonakilty today to mark the completion of the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme. Construction on the scheme first commenced three years ago.

“Addressing climate change is like fighting Covid: Every contribution matters,” is the message from UCC academic Dr Kian Mintz-Woo.

THE Office of Public Works (OPW) has expressed its disappointment to learn that the ministerial consent for the Blackpool flood relief scheme has become the subject of a legal challenge.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Patrick O’Donovan TD has appealed to objectors to the Blackpool Flood Relief scheme to reconsider their position.

CONCERNS have been raised over the future of Blackpool as a debate on flood defences continues.

The Supreme Court has directed a fresh hearing in the High Court of certain aspects of the marathon litigation between University College Cork and the ESB concerning their liability for extensive flood damage to buildings on the college campus in ...

Cork County Council, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, has advertised for the engagement of engineering consultants to carry out the design of the Bantry Flood Relief Scheme.

Update: Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened again this morning to assess the impact of significant amounts of rainfall over the past two days.

Mallow Search and Rescue were called into action yesterday after it emerged a person needed help after being cut off by rising floodwaters. Mallow Fire Service assisted and Mallow Search and Rescue launched a rescue boat.

Cork City Council has moved to advise the public that the current severe weather event "is not over".

Lunchtime update: Cork City Council has moved to advise the public that the current severe weather event "is not over".

A number of roads across Cork city and county have already become impassable due to flooding. Cork City Council has tonight stated that the Lee Road has been closed due to flooding and measures are currently being taken to close R569 at Cloghroe.

Cork County Council has taken precautionary measures ahead of a Status Orange Rainfall Warning issued by Met Eireann, closing County Hall as well as putting up flood barriers in Fermoy and Mallow.

Spot flooding has occurred in a number of areas in the city and county as heavy rainfall and strong winds continue to batter Cork. Met Éireann's Status Yellow rainfall and wind warnings will remain in effect until 4pm today.

This morning's tidal flooding in Cork city centre passed with only minor flooding on low lying quays. Staff from Cork City Council had been monitoring the situation, and were on the ground from 5:30am.

Cork City Council is warning that there is a risk of flooding in parts of the city this weekend.   A high astronomical spring tide will occur at 6.

Cork City Council is warning that there is a risk of flooding in parts of the city this weekend.  A high astronomical Spring Tide will occur at 6.

PROGRESS to the much delayed Glashaboy Flood Relief scheme has been welcomed by a Cork TD, who says Glanmire residents have “waited long enough”.

A number of roads in Cork are in very bad condition this morning following the incessant rainfall yesterday. Surface water and flooding are very prevalent around the county. West Cork in particular has been heavily affected.

Just minor flooding was reported in Cork city centre this morning as high tide passed at 6:21am. {element}A small amount of water spilled on to the quays around Morrisson's Island, Probys Quay and Union Quay, but no major floods were reported.

Cork City Council is repeating its call to city centre householders and businesses to ensure they have suitable defences in place tonight due to a significant flood risk tomorrow morning.

Update: The Cloghroe Road (R579) has been closed due to flooding. A Garda spokesperson told The Echo:"I can confirm that the Cloghroe Road has been closed today due to flooding from the River Martin nearby.

SOME businesses in Cork City have shown their support for Save Cork City (SCC) and their attempts to challenge the Morrison’s Island flood defence scheme in the High Court.

CORK business organisations have come together to urge the Save Cork City (SCC) group to conclude their legal challenge to the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Scheme.

CLOSE to 30 applications have been made for emergency humanitarian funding following flooding in Cork since August.The fund was announced following flooding incidents in west Cork in August, particularly in Skibbereen and Bantry.27 applications have ...

THE Minister in charge of the Office of Public Works (OPW) has renewed his appeal to objectors of the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Scheme to consider withdrawing their objection.

Cork City Council has said any changes made to the design of the Morrison’s Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Scheme "could delay the project for the city centre by up to five years".

A GOFUNDME campaign for businesses affected by flooding in Cork city has passed €3,200.

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has opened the Emergency Humanitarian Aid Scheme for small business, community, voluntary and sporting bodies in Cork city and county affected by recent flooding.

The group behind legal actions that have delayed the delivery of a flood defence project in Cork city said it will reconsider its actions in the coming days.

The Taoiseach has pledged that the Government will ensure that supports are provided to businesses affected by flooding in Cork.

Discarded carpets piled outside shops and queues of people waiting to enter IT and electrical stores were the scenes in Cork city on Tuesday, following heavy flooding and ahead of the looming lockdown.

UPDATED 1PM:CORK County Council says that extensive tidal flooding across the county has affected towns from Castletownbere to Youghal.

UPDATED 2.45PMREPORTING BY ROISIN BURKE“Enough is enough” in terms of the flood relief scheme that is currently in a judicial review, due to an objection according to Minister for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief Patrick O’Donovan ...

Parts of the city centre have flooded during high tide this evening and there are reports of flooding in other areas of Cork, such as Carrigaline.

Cork City Council have warned that it is highly likely that flooding will occur in the low-lying areas of the city centre this evening. There will be a period of very high astronomical Spring Tides from this evening.

There will be a period of high astronomical Spring tides this Monday October 19 and Tuesday October 20.

THE Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Patrick O’Donovan has reiterated his claim that delivering the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme is a priority for the OPW and the Government.

CORK city, its people and its businesses are at "the greatest level of risk" without adequate flood defences but the cost of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme has risen beyond the initial €140m estimate due to delays.

The Cork South West road network must be prioritised for funding from the Department of Transport, according to a Cork TD.

Five million euros worth of damage in repairs and cleanup has been assessed in Cork County by the Local Authority, caused by the August flooding.

Douglas Councillor Deirdre Forde is seeking a meeting with Irish Water after sewage spilled out onto Rochestown Road following heavy rainfall on Thursday evening.

THE devastating flooding in Bantry and Bandon was highlighted by a visit from the County Mayor Mary Linehan Foley, joined by Minister of State at the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan.

Traffic jams have been reported across Cork following flash flooding from a thunderstorm earlier this afternoon.

URGENT action must be taken to ensure that future flooding in West Cork can be prevented, according to local residents, business owners and politicians. The area has been hit by floods on several occasions in recent weeks.

Residents and traders in Bandon are living in fear of more floods this evening, after the town was devastated by high water levels overnight. Storm Francis brought with it heavy wind and rain which caused flooding in areas across West Cork once again.