Head of housing in Cork criticised over list remarks

The head of housing in Cork city has been criticised after suggesting that if people on the housing list can book a holiday online, they should be able to engage with an online council house letting system.

Valerie O’Sullivan made her comment about those who have failed to engage with the city’s Choice Based Letting (CBL) system during a wide-ranging debate on housing issues at Monday’s meeting of Cork City Council.

Earlier this year, figures released by City Hall showed that only 42% of people on the housing list had engaged with the CBL system, which allows tenants to search online and apply for tenancy in specific council homes, when they become available.