Cork City to get taskforce aimed at improving investment and promoting the arts

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he wants the taskforce to particularly look at the needs of the city centre core

The taskforce will provide recommendations to Government on the future development of Cork City, including improvements in foreign direct investment and local business development. Picture: Larry Cummins

A new taskforce for Cork City is to be approved by Government to improve foreign direct investment and to promote arts and culture on Leeside.

The taskforce will be approved by Cabinet on Wednesday, with EirGrid chairman Brendan Tuohy to be appointed as the independent chairperson.