Cork council 'not informed' of funding for extra vacant homes officers

Not a single local authority across the country has applied for extra vacancy officers, which suggests a “breakdown in communications”, according to Cork East TD David Stanton

Cork East Fine Gael TD David Stanton. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Cork County Council was never officially informed that extra funding for vacant homes officers is available, despite being told by a Government minister to “get the finger out” in applying for the funding.

The council has called on the Department of Housing for clarity on what extra funding is available to local authorities, after minister of State for local government Kieran O’Donnell accused it last month of not being “proactive” in applying for more officers.