A local Labour representative described the situation as an urgent public health risk
A manhole in a popular Cork city park that overflowed due to heavy rain has resulted in schoolchildren having to walk through sewage and dogs becoming ill.
READ MORE: Much loved Bohemians football fan died in freak accident while showing new car to mother-in-law He added: "It's only a matter of time unless it's cleaned up and fixed that someone gets really ill."An Irish Water spokesperson said crew were working at the park, confirming that "the matter has been resolved and the area has been cleaned. This manhole sometimes surcharges during heavy rainfall."
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