Cork losing out on Government funding compared to other counties

The report shows the lack of proper funding means it will take 52 years to bring Cork's roads up to an adequate standard. Picture: Denis Minihane

A comprehensive independent report has found Cork County Council is not getting its fair share of funding from government departments for its size and population in comparison with other local authorities.

The report, compiled by All Island Research Observatory (AIRO) at Maynooth University, shows the lack of proper funding means it will take 52 years to bring the county's roads up to an adequate standard.