Fears of rise in antisocial behaviour

A chronic shortage of local authority housing officers in Cork City has sparked fears about an increase in serious antisocial behaviour.

It follows the revelation that the nine executive housing officers (EHOs) employed by Cork City Council are each managing almost twice the recommended caseload.

EHOs are responsible for managing council tenancies, including responding to complaints of antisocial behaviour. But figures released by City Hall this week show that each of its nine EHOs is responsible for almost 1,000 housing units despite recommendations the maximum should be 500.