Old British navy buildings on Haulbowline to house hi-tech companies

The Government is to invest nearly €4m stabilising three architecturally-stunning old buildings in Cork harbour which are planned to eventually become home to high-tech spinoff companies created by Irish Maritime Energy Research Cluster and the UCC-run Beaufort research centre.

Labour TD Sean Sherlock confirmed the Government has set aside of €3.7m to stabilise and weather-proof the three buildings on Haulbowline Island for future use for emerging technology.

The four-storey stone-cut buildings, which are on the site of the former Irish Steel/Irish Ispat plant, were built by the British Navy.