Two new hospitals in Cork City and a €1 billion investment in the county’s roads, including backing for the construction of the M20 Cork/Limerick motorway, have been included in the National Development Plan (NDP). It is envisaged that the facilities will be sited adjacent to general hospitals,” says the plan. The transfer of the Port of Cork’s terminal business and other operations from Tivoli to Ringaskiddy will be backed by a €90 million investment enabling Ringaskiddy to offer deeper water for larger ships. Nearly €500 million will be spent on flood-protection works nationally between 2016 to 2021, including the lower Lee flood relief scheme in Cork City and works in Skibbereen, Clonakilty and Bandon in west Cork. The plan pledges €55 million for the Cork Lower Harbour main drainage scheme to enhance the water quality in Cork Harbour, along with €30 million between 2018-2021 to continue the clean-up of Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour.

Source: The Irish Times February 16, 2018 15:23 UTC