Cork property listed on Airbnb received €70,000 in public housing grants

Cork City Council says enforcement action is under way against a property owner whose grant-aided house continues to be offered as a short-term let

The house, located on Grattan Hill Lower, was derelict until two years ago, when it was completely renovated, with work part-financed by public grants designed to bring vacant homes into the long-term rental market.

More than three months after Cork City Council launched enforcement proceedings over a house advertised on Airbnb despite receiving €70,000 in public grants intended to support long-term rental accommodation, the property is still being offered as a short-term let.

The owner of the company managing the property said he has not received notice of any enforcement action. However, Cork City Council has reiterated that proceedings remain under way.