A number of Cork infrastructure projects have received a massive development boost following the progress of the Local Government Bill 2018.

The General Scheme of the Bill has now been brought to Cabinet by John Paul Phelan TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Electoral Reform.

The Bill is to help to support changes to Cork City and County boundaries.

Strategic infrastructure projects such as the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway, the Dunkettle Interchange and Cork City Northern Relief Road will allow for the economic expansion of Cork City.

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Other important road projects include the current study of the N25 capacity between Midleton and Carrigtwohill and the Mallow Relief Road.

Speaking on the matter Minister Stanton said: "The redefining of the boundaries between Cork City and Cork County is a major administrative change for Cork, the scale of which has not been undertaken here since the 1960s.

"It follows on from the recommendations of the Cork Expert Advisory Group, as endorsed by the Cork Oversight Group, and is necessary to ensure a vibrant city and county area capable of providing a counterbalance to development in Dublin.

He added: "I was also pleased that my suggestion of taking the M8 to the east of Cork City as the natural boundary for the extension was taken on board by Minister Phelan."

(CM)