Council facing HAP inspection backlog of 2,300 properties in Cork city

Council facing HAP inspection backlog of 2,300 properties in Cork city

Cllr Fiona Ryan said the pandemic has exacerbated a situation that was already not working before Covid. Photo: Denis Minihane

Cork City Council is facing an inspection backlog of more than 2,300 properties rented out under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme.

By law, they should be inspected within eight months if not inspected in the previous year.

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