Theatre gets another €250k public bailout

A THEATRE which got a €1 million loan from the taxpayer this summer was thrown another €250,000 lifeline last night.

Despite concerns from some Cork city councillors about the amount of public money which has been poured into Cork Opera House, the council agreed to extend to €1.25m the €1m interest-free loan it sanctioned for the venue in June.

It is the latest form of financial support provided by the city, including: