Harbour chamber favours councils’ amalgamation

A large chamber of commerce has said it’s backing the Smiddy proposal that Cork city and county councils should be amalgamated.

Cobh and Harbour Chamber (CHC), which represents a large number of businesses in the area, is not only backing the majority findings of the Smiddy Cork Local Government Review Group, it has also invited him to address their upcoming business lunch.

CHC spokesman John Mansworth said an amalgamation of the two local authorities “would give them more strength” and this could be positive for businesses interests in the area.