Government ‘stands in way’ of city development

CORK’S business leaders accused the Government yesterday of stunting the city’s development at the launch of a hard-hitting pre-election manifesto.

In a wide-ranging document listing dozens of key priorities which have not been delivered, Cork Chamber slated the Government’s commitment to Cork.

The controversial airport debt issue, delays in fast-tracking the city’s multi-billion euro docklands regeneration, and stalled funding on crucial roads projects were among key issues that need to be addressed, the chamber said.