Tánaiste Frustrated That There Are Still No Signs Of Construction On The Events Centre.
He made the comments after a number of Cork business groups called for clarity on the future of the 6,000 seater venue
The Cork Business Association along with the Cork branches of the Irish Hotels Federation, Vintners Federation and Restaurant Association are now working together on the issue in a bid to ensure it's future.
They've called for clarity, accountability and meaningful communication in the wake of ongoing uncertainty over the funding of the project after it emerged that €9 million of the €30 million State funding for the project has been classified as a "re-payable loan".
Speaking to RedFM News Tánaiste Simon Coveney says while it's frustrating all the finer details have to be worked out properly to ensure no further stumbling blocks:
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