Funding gap still plagues stalled Cork event centre

A ‘funding gap’ still hangs over the stalled Cork event centre project despite assurances two months ago that a deal was imminent.

However, all involved are still committed to delivering the 6,000-capacity venue, city officials insisted last night.

The news, which emerged during a meeting of Cork City Council last night, sparked a lengthy debate on the controversial project which has been dogged by delays, redesigns and soaring costs.