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Brutalist Flats in Crisis | Cork News

Brutalist Flats in Crisis | Cork News

Published 4 days, 21 hours ago
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Sixty years after they were built, brutalist flats on Noonan’s Road are crumbling—mold, damp, and rodent infestations have made them unsafe, prompting demolition of two blocks after a damning report and a CEO’s blunt “arses need kicking” remark. Residents, battling health issues and soaring heating bills, have fought for years, but the council now faces a dilemma: prioritize urgent housing needs by keeping similar complexes on Fort Street and Dean Street standing—even as they rot.

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