Minister says all options on table after report suggests City and County councils merge
Minister says ‘significant process’ will be made to reform local government in Cork
Minister will not avoid ‘awkward’ issue, calls for ‘blunt and honest conversations’
Ann Doherty says Smiddy report fails to recognise different needs of urban and rural
Expanded metropolitan area key to driving economic growth, says chamber president
It is expected that the new Cork authority will be in place by the 2019 local elections
Local government group suggests proposal will help area compete with Dublin
Review chairman says group will complete report before September deadline
Expert concerned that Dept of Environment may assist and urge greater centralisation
New model for local government could see a much larger metropolitan area being created
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