The decision by University College Cork to sell half of Fota Island in Cork Harbour for a holiday village development has caused a major controversy.

Lord Mayo, a member of the development company speaks at a meeting with drawings of the planned holiday village.

Interview with Richard Woods on his opposition to the development.

Richard Woods plants a symbolic tree in the grounds of Fota House.

Interview with Tadhg Ó Ciardha, President of University College Cork (UCC) on the criticism of their decision.

The reporter is Tom MacSweeney.

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