More infoA TD has invited Department of Housing ministers to Cork to witness the sheer level of dereliction 'ripping the heart out' of Leeside communities. The Sinn Féin urged Housing Ministers to "come to Cork and we'll walk around and I'll show you the dereliction and vacancy." However, figures from Cork City Council show that only €470,000 was collected in Cork in 2024 - with €8 million still outstanding. There are at least 1,269 derelict units in County Cork, with the latest report putting Cork at 6.4% the national total of derelict properties. And the latest figures from Daft.ie reveal that the average price of a three-bedroom semi-D in Cork city has topped €400,000 for the first time ever.