Coveney says final decision on Events Centre just weeks away
That's according to Minister Simon Coveney who says he's determined to make it happen
An initial €20 million in public funding was awarded to the project, however following a detailed internal re-design developers requested an additional €18 million in state support.
The Foreign Affairs Minister says the state is willing to give more funding to the project but there are legal constraints in terms of how much more can be given.
Minister Coveney was speaking to Jonathan Healy on the Red Business podcast and says the government are committed to the project:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries