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No Tidal Flood Barrier For Cork Until 2100
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Shane Kennedy of Diana O'Mahony's jewellers tells Paul that the news from Minister Kevin "Boxer" Moran that Cork will not get a tidal flood barrier until 2100 is a bit of a blow given all the damage the shop has lived through while Brock Lewin from Badger & Dodo says traders will have to take measures themselves because depending on the government is just too risky.
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