Budget action urged to help city docklands regeneration

THE Government was urged last night to introduce measures in the December Budget to help kickstart the multi-billion redevelopment of Cork’s Docklands.

The sprawling 200-plus acre was declared an area of urban regeneration by the EU just over a week ago. But in its pre-budget submission Cork Chamber said this status will only be of benefit if specific budget measures designed to encourage regeneration in the docklands are introduced.

Chamber chief executive, Conor Healy, called for: