Cork County Council bosses have been asked to use its Economic Development Section to come up with some kind of support or compensation package for businesses which suffer financial losses during major infrastructure works. A number of councillors then highlighted significant problems encountered in their own towns by businesses due to major infrastructure projects. “Any major works in a town can prove a nightmare for businesses. Cllr Paul Hayes said one service station in West Cork proved its turnover was down by 70% because of roadworks. Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Christopher O'Sullivan, said clearly there was an issue and got agreement that the council's Economic Development Section should look at it.

Source: Irish Examiner October 15, 2019 14:37 UTC