Cruise and angling operators along the Blackwater in east Cork yesterday claimed that they are losing business while a recently-installed €350,000 harbour pontoon remains closed. The facility was installed at Nealon’s Quay in Youghal last month but the gangway to the platform has since remained locked. The family had pre-booked on foot of an advertisement in an east Cork tourism brochure launched earlier in the week, attended by Cork County Council personnel. Cork County Council yesterday said: “Youghal Pontoon is with the contractor for minor changes which will take approximately two weeks, after which time it will be under the control of East Cork Municipal District and ready for use. “The pontoon will comply with current access requirements for wheelchair users.”

Source: Irish Examiner May 26, 2018 00:00 UTC