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Cork Passport Office Delayed Again | Cork News
Passport office delays in Cork just keep getting worse—what was promised for autumn 2026 is now likely pushed to late 2027, with construction, ICT, and furniture still to come. TD Séamus McGrath is frustrated, especially after over €42k spent on design alone, and with a 20-year lease starting in 2025 and rent topping €650k annually, every delay adds pressure. The government’s keeping fit-out costs secret for now, citing commercial sensitivity, while admitting the project’s timeline is being stretched by procurement and market conditions. A big investment, yes—but the delays are a major…
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