IBEC Hails New Docklands Development As A Gamechanger

The Docklands Development in Cork is the most significant one of it's kind for this generation of local businesses.
That's according to IBEC who say the development, which is being hailed as one of Europe's flagship docklands projects, is a game changer that will create thousands of jobs.
The €1 billion euro, 220 hectare development plan for the City Docks and Tivoli Docks aims to transform the region into a dynamic urban quarter.
City Council planners are currently drafting a local area plan, which is expected to be finalised by February 2018.
Speaking to RedFM News IBEC CEO Dannyt McCoy says the development will attract both foreign and local investment:
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