Authorities prepare to demolish fire-hit carpark as more businesses announce lay-offs

Final preparations are being made for the demolition of the fire-ravaged multi-storey carpark which forced the closure of a Cork shopping centre 10 days ago.

Services to the Douglas Village Shopping Centre are being cut and internal work to facilitate the demolition is underway as consultants were busy tonight finalising the schedule of demolition works, but it should get underway before the end of the week.