COnstructive criticism: Capital gains at expense of the regions

A RECENT crane count conducted by the Construction Industry Federation showed that Cork had 12 cranes compared to Dublin’s 123. That may seem to be a crude measure of economic activity, yet it demonstrates the regional divide.

Of particular concern is Government inertia when it comes to assisting economic development outside the greater Dublin area. The region with the most economic promise outside of the capital is continuously neglected, with Cork, Limerick and Waterford having seen several essential road projects delayed over the past 18 months, among them the Dunkettle interchange on the eastern approach to Cork city.