State 'must overhaul grassroots consultation' on modular homes for Ukrainian refugees

Fine Gael councillor Tony O’Shea said local public representatives were left in the dark over the plans for modular homes in Mallow. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The State must radically overhaul its grassroots communication and consultation strategy on the rollout of modular homes for Ukrainian refugees following fresh protests over a potential site in Cork.

The call came on Friday after state officials apologised to public representatives in north Cork for their approach to a site in Mallow which is being considered for 30 two-bed modular housing units as part of the State's wider rollout of modular homes for Ukrainians fleeing the war.