European ruling raises hopes for Cork School of Music

CORK School of Music looks almost certain to get its new building after a European decision cleared the biggest obstacle to Government funding yesterday.

However, the go-ahead expected next month will still come too late for visitors to enjoy the facilities during Cork’s year as European Capital of Culture in 2005.

A Department of Education spokesperson said last night that no decision would be made until Education Minister Noel Dempsey and his Cabinet colleagues have discussed the latest development.