'Human rights of local authority tenants and Travellers violated by inadequate housing standards'

Damp at the home of Sam Barry at Elderwood Drive, Boreenmanna Rd, Cork City. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Since Sam Barry moved into her apartment on Boreenmanna Rd in Cork City 13 years ago, damp and black mould have been persistent issues. 

Now, she says it has reached such a point that her “front door is rotting off the hinges”.