Councillors to vote on €1 land deal

CORK’S city manager has moved to diffuse the controversy over a €1 city centre property deal ahead of a crucial vote tonight.

Joe Gavin reacted after three politicians questioned a proposal to sell a 173 square metre plot at 51 Pope’s Quay, acquired by the city council under the derelict sites act, to that property’s owner, developer Sean Keohane for €1.

The proposal sparked controversy at a meeting of the council’s housing committee last Monday night.