City Hall chief says 'significant progress' made on Cork events centre project

A computer-generated image of the revised events centre plans submitted by Bam following a request by planners for further information. Pic: G-Net 3D

Talks between the three key parties involved in Cork's beleaguered events centre project are continuing despite the devastating impact the Covid-19 crisis has had on the global entertainment giant lined up to operate it.

More than six years since the initial tender was awarded for the 6,000-seat venue, final contracts on its complex state funding deal have yet to be signed.