CIF warns that investment trends are leading to imbalanced regional development

The Construction Industry Federation is warning that low investment in regional infrastructure is leading to a dangerously imbalanced economy.

It's calling for key road, water and social infrastructure to be put in place throughout the country.

Cork is fifth in terms of investment in infrastructure, despite being the second largest urban centre in Ireland

Director General, Tom Parlon, says Dublin is labouring under the weight of producing nearly 50 per cent of our GDP:

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