Cork city manager launches crackdown on derelict buildings

CORK’S city manager has pledged to use the full weight of the law to tackle dereliction blighting one of the city’s most historic communities.

Tim Lucey outlined measures, up to and including the compulsory acquisition of some of the worst derelict sites, as part of a comprehensive strategy to address the problem in Blackpool.

He also warned the owners of derelict properties will be billed for any costs incurred by the council if it had to take action on certain properties.