‘We need to invest in Cork’ say builders, planners and architects

Construction developments at Horgan’s Quay, the Dean Hotel and Penrose Dock. Cork. Also pictured are Kent Station, Cork, and the River Lee docks.Picture: Larry Cummins

Eve Kelliher looks at the world of building and architecture in Cork city as builders, planners and architects highlight infrastructure the city needs

Soapboxes may be the indoors-to-outdoors accessory du jour for election candidates clamouring for the attention of the masses. But this week, it was hard to ignore a chorus of elevator pitches that echoed from builders, planners and architects as the general election 2020 campaign entered its second half.