Changes to finance rules and emulating Waterford: how Cork City can shed its 'tired' appearance

An Oireachtas Housing Committee has heard details of how Cork city centre can tackle dereliction and vacancy

St Patrick's Street, Cork: CNN journalist Richard Quest had sparked controversy over the weekend by saying the city looks 'tatty', prompting some criticism and some agreement. Picture: Larry Cummins

Small changes to financing rules, more ambitious targets, and emulating Waterford can help Cork City centre shed its "tired" appearance, members of the Oireachtas housing committee have said.

CNN journalist Richard Quest had sparked controversy over the weekend by saying the city looks "tatty", prompting some criticism and some agreement.