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Cork Council Homes Stuck Empty | Cork News
Cork’s empty council homes hit a worrying new high—359 vacant properties after a 17-home surge in 13 months—with the average home sitting unused for 32 weeks and costing nearly €22,000 to fix. While the government covers up to €11,000 per home, the rest falls to the council’s budget, leaving neglected properties stuck in limbo. The backlog is worse than last year, with 97 homes vacant over a year and 99 over two years. To speed things up, the council prioritizes quick-fix properties, leaving badly damaged homes—like those with fire damage—to languish for longer. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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