THE National Spatial Strategy (NSS) states that “the ability of Greater Dublin and some other areas to attract large-scale inward investment is clearly associated with their perceived advantages of being significant urban areas ...

Beamish boss Alf Smiddy is one of seven directors appointed today to the board of the new, independent Cork Airport.

TRANSPORT Minister Seamus Brennan is expected to press ahead with the appointment of three new Aer Rianta boards this Wednesday — despite the refusal of three current members to resign.