Taoiseach urged to give increased backing to Cork Events Centre

Main investor sees revenues plummet 98% due to pandemic

A computer-generated image of the Cork Events Centre.

The Taoiseach has been urged to keep the beleaguered Cork events centre project alive amid fears that fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic now threatens the entire scheme.

It follows confirmation that global entertainment company, Live Nation, which has been lined up to invest in and run the 6,000-capacity venue, has seen its revenues plummet 98% due to the pandemic following the widespread cancellation of live concerts and events around the world.