Cork City halting site among worst living conditions in the country, says minister

The residents of Spring Lane halting site are "sick of promises", the minister said after visiting the area.

Minister for rural and community development Joe O'Brien and coordinator of Cork Traveller Women's Network Bridget Carmody during the minister's visitto Spring Lane Halting Site in Blackpool. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

“Some of the most marginalised and unacceptable living conditions anywhere in the country,” is how the rural and community development minister has described a beleaguered halting site in Cork City.

Joe O’Brien was visiting Spring Lane halting site on the northside of the city to see the reality for himself and to listen to residents’ concerns.