No decision yet to erect modular homes for Ukrainians in Mallow

Residents believed a modular development was imminent but Department of Integration says the site's viability is still being assessed 

A previous protest at the site in the Carhookeal area of Mallow, Co Cork. Signage and portable buildings on the site suggested to some that work had started on rapid-build homes. Picture: Cork Today/c103

No decision has been made yet about whether a site in a north Cork town will see 30 modular homes earmarked for Ukrainian refugees, the Government has said.

Confusion in recent days arose after a sign mentioning work on the site at Carhookeal in Mallow was cited by locals as proof that the building of 30 homes was imminent.