Simon Coveney: Directly elected mayor will have the clout of 40,000 votes

Cork is buzzing at the moment and for the next 20 years has the potential to be the fastest growing city in Ireland. This is essential to overturn the dominance of Dublin and the east coast.

Cork is buzzing at the moment and for the next 20 years has the potential to be the fastest growing city in Ireland, says Tánaiste Simon Coveney.

This is essential to overturn the dominance of Dublin and the east coast.