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<p>'If they can’t fix the issues then we’re not going to fix the housing crisis.'</p>

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Council says it can provide expertise to Cork developers to build wastewater treatment plants

Council said there are areas around the county where such pilot schemes would work and boost housing stock

<p>Bridgewater Homes has submitted a bid for planning permission to Cork City Council for 143 houses and 103 apartment units.</p>

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Plans lodged for 246 new homes and creche near Bishopstown in Cork

<p>(Left to Right) Darragh O’Reilly, O’Reilly Precast, Clara O’Neill, CBA, Dave O’Brien, CBA, Seamus McGrath TD, and Dr Sean O’Leary, Irish Planning Institute. Cork Business Association (CBA) has called for urgent tax reforms, incentive schemes and a long-term housing strategy. </p>

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Housing crisis not just a social issue, it's a business one, says Cork Business Association

Coronavirus - Mon May 18, 2020

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Plans for almost 470 homes in Mallow approved despite concerns over infrastructure

Cork City Council seeks tenders for €15m Docklands road upgrade

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Cork City Council seeks tenders for €15m Docklands road upgrade

Cork council needs to increase spending by €236m to deliver key projects

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Cork council needs to increase spending by €236m to deliver key projects

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Developers seek to build over 100 new apartments on site in the north of Cork City

Cork City Council has said it will make its decision on the planning application by September 22

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

'Not fit for purpose': Cork’s N25 slammed as unsafe with 5,000 homes now at risk

'Not fit for purpose': Cork’s N25 slammed as unsafe with 5,000 homes now at risk

Officials warn lives, traffic, and housing plans are at risk as East Cork’s critical N25 road remains dangerously underfunded

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Grey belt plan

Cork council plans for major housing schemes may be scuppered by water and sewerage issues

Cork County Council has been warned it be restricted in several areas for building as Uisce Éireann is not supplying it with plans for water and sewerage upgrades in the region

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

West Cork woman, 88, faces looming prospect of homelessness

West Cork woman, 88, faces looming prospect of homelessness

Jennifer Marley, 88, has just weeks to find a home as calls grow for urgent action from Cork County Council

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Councillors erupt into war of words after former Cork lord mayor votes against social housing scheme

Councillors erupt into war of words after former Cork lord mayor votes against social housing scheme

'I’m sorry housing isn’t sexy enough for you to vote for it. That is not a reason to vote against housing,' Labour councillor Peter Horgan told Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

TD wants 'every council house returned in 12 weeks' with 150 vacant homes in Cork

TD wants 'every council house returned in 12 weeks' with 150 vacant homes in Cork

Mr Gould said changes were needed to allow local authorities, rather than waiting for the Department of Housing to give the go-ahead, to be able to work returning homes throughout the year

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

House construction

Permission for development of 469 homes in Mallow appealed

Traffic was a key concern, as was the existing lack of infrastructure in the area, the potential loss of play areas for children and the impact on existing homes near the site

Thu, 22 May, 2025

West Cork towns 'dying a death' from lack of housing due to water and sewerage issues

West Cork towns 'dying a death' from lack of housing due to water and sewerage issues

Cork County Council seeks report from Uisce Éireann on all water and sewerage capacity issues and called for developers to be allowed carry out water projects themselves to get more houses built

Tue, 13 May, 2025

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New housing tsar will not be 'anywhere near' €430k salary — Fianna Fáil

Cork South Central TD Seamus McGrath has said he hopes the head of the Government’s proposed Housing Activation Office could be appointed 'within weeks'

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Ireland’s largest county set to continue meeting challenges of growth head-on

Ireland’s largest county set to continue meeting challenges of growth head-on

Cork is outpacing other parts of Ireland in terms of jobs and population growth, and is actively matching it with new homes and place-making, writes Moira Murrell

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

First-time buyer fears: I'm doing everything right — but will it ever be enough to buy a home?

First-time buyer fears: I'm doing everything right — but will it ever be enough to buy a home?

Imasha Costa shares the emotional and financial toll of trying to buy a home in Cork during Ireland’s housing crisis

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Cork City’s derelict buildings reveal true cost of housing inequality

Cork City’s derelict buildings reveal true cost of housing inequality

Dereliction crisis exposes deep-rooted inequality — but a growing movement is showing how community action can drive change

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Thousands of new homes planned for Cork, but planning and infrastructure still holding projects back

Thousands of new homes planned for Cork, but planning and infrastructure still holding projects back

Thousands of housing units are under construction in Cork. Emer Walsh looks at some of the main developments on the periphery of the city centre

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Why Cork must build homes, not just housing units, to create a thriving urban future

Why Cork must build homes, not just housing units, to create a thriving urban future

Cork’s housing future needs more than units and numbers — it needs vision, vibrancy and neighbourhoods that people call home writes Shane Clarke

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street

New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street

Valerie O'Sullivan, Cork City’s new chief executive, sets out plans for housing, light rail, and a vibrant cultural revival downtown

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Cork City Council chief outlines bold vision for the docklands and cultural quarter

Cork City Council chief outlines bold vision for the docklands and cultural quarter

In her first sit-down media interview as Cork City Council chief executive, Valerie O'Sullivan discusses her hopes and plans for the city and its expansive docklands

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025