Cork Chamber calls for new fund to develop port infrastructure

Cork Chamber president Ronan Murray said such a fund would go towards the development of 'infrastructure, public transport, energy and housing'

Cork Chamber budget committee chair and tax partner at EY Seamus Downey, Finance Minister Michael McGrath, Cork Chamber president Ronan Murray, chief executive Conor Healy CEO and Ashley Amato, public affairs at Cork Chamber.

Cork business representatives have urged Government to further invest in port infrastructure in an effort to make the city more attractive to renewable energy firms.

In its pre-budget submission, Cork Chamber suggested the Government create a new fund to help both Cork and Dublin meet EU climate targets and attract future projects.