Taxpayers could be hit with a six-figure bill due to an anomaly in the law which prevents local authorities from recouping money for making derelict sites safe if they are in the ownership of financial institutions. The council spent the money securing the former Central Hotel in Mallow. The difficulties with the cumbersome legislation have been highlighted at recent meetings of the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District Council and the Cobh Municipal District Council. The Central Hotel, Mallow, was the scene of another fire in 2011. Picture: John DohenyCouncillors have been anxious to get derelict sites in towns and villages refurbished and used for social housing.

Source: Irish Examiner October 08, 2020 13:17 UTC