Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South-West, Fianna Fail)

Since the second-hand acquisition programme was established, Cork City Council has delivered a significant programme, complementing its strong record of new build output in the city. Over the past three years, Cork City Council has acquired 285 second-hand properties, scaling up significantly in 2024, with 135 homes acquired, of which 79 were tenant in situ acquisitions. Taking Cork County Council's acquisitions over the last three years, including both local authority and approved housing body acquisitions, the council represents approximately 7% of all acquisitions nationally, based on the number of units. I can reconfirm that the tenant in situ scheme is not closed in Cork City Council.

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