Ibec calls for Government spending in Cork to keep up with population

Helen Leahy, the head of regional policy with Ibec, said the additional money for infrastructure spending would ensure the continuity of momentum for essential projects, such as the €3.5 billion transport strategy and the proposed €350 million Docklands rejuvenation project. File picture: Larry Cummins

Cork needs increased infrastructure and social investment in order to keep up with the county’s anticipated population growth over the coming years, business group Ibec has warned.

According to the Government’s Project Ireland 2040, the population of Cork city and suburbs is expected to grow between 105,000 and 125,000 people, an increase of between 50-60% by 2040.