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Cork's Social Housing Legacy | Cork News
In 1912, Cork City Council faced a pivotal moment when it debated selling Madden’s Buildings — the city’s first social housing project — to fund new affordable rentals, especially for working women. The city solicitor warned that selling would likely raise rents and ignored loan obligations, stressing the council’s strong credit and ability to finance new schemes. Historical records reveal deep poverty in areas like Barrack Street as early as the mid-1800s, underscoring the urgent need for housing. Today, Cork manages nearly 12,000 social housing units, with major investments in maintenance…
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