Numbers seeking one- and two-bed council houses in Co Cork now outstrips demand for larger homes

Of those on the housing list in North Cork, 580 are seeking one-bed accommodation, 841 want two-bed, while 553 have requested three-bed houses and a further 110 want four-bed homes. File picture

The number of people seeking one- and two-bed local authority homes in Co Cork is now outstripping demand for larger houses, reflecting an increase in separations and divorces.

An in-depth survey carried out by council officials on social housing needs in the North Cork region shows that 2,093 applicants are currently on the housing list.