The construction site on Kilmore Road, Knocknaheeny, forms part of the City Northwest Quarter Regeneration Programme, and part of Cork City Council’s wider social housing delivery programme, which is funded by my Department.
I have been advised by Cork City Council that the project is the subject of a complex contractual dispute. Cork City Council have advised that they are addressing all issues with the works on-site main building contractor. They have advised that works have recently ceased on site pending ongoing discussions and follow up.
My Department has been in continuous contact with Cork City Council they have assured my Department that they are treating this with the utmost priority and are seeking to progress a prompt solution to this matter with a view to the earliest possible delivery of more quality homes at this location.
Cork City Council have advised my Department that all matters related to this contract dispute with the contractor are both legally and commercially privileged, and it would not be appropriate of Cork City Council to comment on them publicly.
Cork City Council is aware of all possible dispute resolution routes open to it, in pursuit of a resolution in this case and are actively pursuing all avenues of resolution to ensure delivery.
