Cork remains 'open for business' despite wave of recent closures

Speaking at the launch of the CBA's 5-Year Strategic Framework, Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy told businesses it was important to not "frighten off investors"

Kevin Herlihy, CBA and The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy pictured at the launch of Cork Business Association’s Ambitious 5-Year Strategic Framework for Business Community in Cork City Centre. Picture by Chani Anderson

Despite a turbulent start to the year which saw several long-standing companies permanently close their doors, Cork is “open for business” and must remain so to ensure a sustainable future.

That is according to Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy, who, speaking at the launch of the Cork Business Association’s (CBA) 5-Year Strategic Framework, warned against sending out a collective narrative.