Cork for second hosting of world debate event

FOR the second time in a little more than a decade, Cork is to host a world debating championship.

About 1,000 delegates from more than 40 countries are expected to attend the 29th annual World Universities’ Debating Championships 2009.

Billed as one of the largest conference-type events to be held in Ireland in 2008/’09, it is estimated to be worth more than €2m to the Cork economy.