Over 100 new social houses are to be developed in Cork city centre.

Cork County Council approved the construction of 109 housing units in White Street (43), Barrack Street (32), Blarney Street (25) and High Street (9).

Cork City Lord Mayor, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald said: "These schemes will provide much needed homes to families, lead to the upgrading of derelict and underutilised inner city sites, bring greater vibrancy to communities and are located near quality transport links and existing city centre facilities."

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Housing and Community Director of Services, Valerie O'Sullivan said: "From now on, the construction of high quality apartment homes will need to be a large part of the sustainable solution to the housing crisis in city centre locations. In our response here in Cork, we are actively seeking solutions in urban site assembly as part of the Rebuilding Ireland Government initiative."

The architectural design concepts of the proposed developments have been carefully considered in the context of the surrounding properties and the significant urban characteristics of the city.

(CD/LM)