No sign of Vernon Mount House remains coming under public ownership

Fine Gael councillor Shane O'Callaghan was told that the council's derelict sites team has been engaging with 'multiple partners' in relation to the property

Vernon Mount House, one of Cork's most iconic landmarks, was completely gutted by a fire in 2016. Picture: Billy MacGill

There are still no signs that the remains of the derelict Vernon Mount House and adjoining lands in Cork city will be taken into public ownership, after more than three years on the city’s derelict sites register.

Council officials gave the update, in response to questions from Fine Gael councillor Shane O’Callaghan, at the March meeting of Cork City Council.