Council defends plan to demolish cottages in Ennis

Clare County Council said the 'refurbishment of substandard, accommodation at exorbitant costs is not viable and does not fit with the more substantive development of the site'

The dwellings on Francis Street, which were bought by the council for €850,000 in 2022, are due to be demolished and replaced with a temporary car park. Picture: Clare Colleran Molloy

Clare County Council said refurbishing six empty cottages at the centre of a row in Ennis was not a viable option and did not fit in with the development of the site.

The dwellings on Francis Street, which were bought by the council for €850,000 in 2022, are due to be demolished and replaced with a temporary car park.