Concerns over foreign investment

THE IDA has been accused of “de-emphasising” the importance of Cork and Dublin as locations for foreign direct investment.

Bord Gáis chief executive, John Mullins, who was recently elected vice-president of Cork Chamber said this is a “point of concern” for the business group and it will be lobbying the Government on the issue.

He said the Chamber plans to invite Enterprise Minister Batt O’Keeffe to Cork to discuss a number of issues as they draft plans to boost the local economy.