Merger differences won’t derail Cork investment

Cork delegates hoping to attract significant investment to the city at a major conference tomorrow are presenting a unified front despite harbouring fundamental disagreements on the best way to ensure the city’s economic prosperity.

The event which will see business leaders try to entice multinational companies to set up base in the city takes place as the divide between those on both sides of the proposed merger of city and county councils deepens.

Business and political bodies, including Cork Chamber of Commerce and Cork City Council, insist they will be on the same page when selling the region despite their high-profile disagreement.