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Grant Excludes Small Businesses in West Cork | Cork News

A West Cork councilor is sounding the alarm: a grant meant to turn empty shop spaces above businesses into homes is actually excluding the very small traders it was designed to help. Because many family-run shops operate under company names, they’re locked out — even though they own the buildings and desperately need the funding. The Department of Housing currently bars businesses from applying, but there’s hope they’ll reconsider to include micro-companies, unlocking hundreds of vacant spaces across the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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