Fears for future of historic house

Fears have been expressed that one of Cork’s most iconic buildings will fall down if council chiefs do not row back on a decision not to revamp it.

Spa House in Mallow — which the county council used as an office to advise households and businesses on energy efficiency — was closed a few years ago when it was discovered it had dangerous levels of radon.

County councillors this week asked what plans officials have to refurbish it and rid it of the potentially harmful gas. They were shocked with the reply they received.