More start-up e-centres to be created

More start-up “cocoon centres” for businesses are to be created in Co Cork towns and villages — where a fully equipped office can be rented for just €50 a week.

Cork County Council opened its first enterprise incubation unit, or e-centre, in Charleville last year. The council has expanded the scheme to Macroom, Fermoy and Bantry with plans to create similar centres in Glanmire, Millstreet, Bandon, Kilnamartyra, Goleen and Clonakilty.

The council is also in talks with community groups in other parts of the county.