Forum to liaise with experts to boost West Cork’s job prospects

A special forum is to be set up in West Cork aimed at boosting the region’s economic development, especially in terms of its agriculture, fishing and tourism industries.

Assistant county manager James Fogarty has given his full backing to the idea and said that Cork County Council will not be found wanting in helping to lead the initiative which was first suggested by Cllr John O’Sullivan (FG).

He said the region’s chances of attracting major start-up industries are slim and the only way to create jobs is to concentrate on enhancing existing industries such as agriculture, fishing, food and tourism.