Deferring gas boiler maintenance in council homes raises fears

The deferral of gas boiler maintenance in council homes across Cork City as part of a €1.2m cutbacks package raises serious health and safety issues, it was claimed last night.

Deferring gas boiler maintenance in council homes raises fears

Meanwhile, Labour Party councillors have been criticised for not supporting the city manager’s efforts to rein in council spending to balance the books.

Sinn Féin councillor Thomas Gould, who criticised the boiler maintenance deferral, called on city manager Tim Lucey to get expert advice on the potential impact it will have on the safe operation of boilers over the winter season.

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