Call for change in law so derelict sites can be dealt with quicker

Former lord mayor of Cork, Cllr John Buttimer (FG), who represents the area, called for an immediate review of national legislation governing dereliction that would allow the authorities move quicker to tackle sites like this.

And he suggested the introduction of a tax on developers who are ‘sitting on’ land which has live planning permission.

He branded the situation on Hawke’s Rd, in the city’s western suburbs, a disgrace after it emerged that ownership of the landbank has yet to be confirmed.