Cork council merger: Let’s not waste this golden opportunity

A single, unified authority, with a strong metropolitan division at its core, is the optimal solution to position Cork as an international location of substance, writes Barrie O’Connell

AS THE Cork Local Government Reform review deliberations draw to a conclusion, there is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the citizens and stakeholders in Cork to rethink the structure of local government.

The review is a perfect platform to implement disruptive reforms that will position Cork as an international location of substance for economic development, with a valuable contribution to make to European and world economies.