I& #39;ve spent most of today talking to many traders in #Cork city who held badges in support of the Save Cork City campaign. Their photos are on the group& #39;s website.
Many admit to not being fully informed on the complexities involved.
I can& #39;t blame them, tbh.

Maybe it& #39;s a failure on our part.
Failure to fully explain.
Maybe it& #39;s because it& #39;s gone on for so long.
A few things stand out.

1. Everyone wants what& #39;s best for the city.
2. Many don& #39;t realise that the tidal barrier option HAS been examined.
3. Most believe flood defences in Bandon and Skib failed recently. They didn& #39;t. https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-40038293.html">https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/c...
4. Few trust the OPW to respect city& #39;s heritage

5. Many don& #39;t want to go on the record.
6. All agree with SCC& #39;s overall aim to get what& #39;s best for the city, but most accept that an urgent solution is needed.
7. Most agree that a tidal barrier can& #39;t be delivered urgently.

8. Several said while they still support SCC, they believe a compromise is needed.
9. They want dialogue, a knocking together of heads.
10. One suggested that the removal of parking entirely from Morrison& #39;s Island design might help break the impasse.