Cork's housing grant waiting list grows as applications surge

More than 220 people are now waiting for grants to make essential alterations to their homes

Cork City Council's housing department has received additional resources to tackle the backlog of applications for private housing grants. Stock picture

More than 220 people in Cork city are on waiting lists for private housing grants, and applications have surged over the past year, it has been revealed.

However, Cork City Council has been and will be granted additional resources to tackle the issue, according to the acting director for housing services, Declan Roche.