Cork council seeks funding to take over maintenance of sub-standard housing estates

One councillor said he knows of estates which have been waiting up to 25 years to be taken in charge by the council.

Residents in some estates in the county have been waiting 25 years for the local authority to take over their day-to-day maintenance

Cork County Council is to ask the Government for funding so it can fix sub-standard infrastructure in housing estates built by some developers before taking them in charge itself.

Residents in some estates in the county have been waiting 25 years for the local authority to take over their day-to-day maintenance. Some are in poor condition because developers have not completed footpaths or lighting, as well as issues with wastewater or upkeep of green areas.