12 October 2024
By Bryan McCarthy
bryan@TheCork.ie
Cork Cllr Calls for New Public Park in the City Centre
Social Democrats Cllr and general election candidate Pádraig Rice has called on Cork City Council to explore the possibility of creating a new public park on Sullivan’s Quay on the site of the old Fás and Tax Offices, which were knocked six years ago.
Cllr Pádraig Rice said,
“I think the site of the old Fás and Tax Offices on Sullivans Quay would be a great location for a new public park.
“We need more open, green spaces in the city centre and this site has huge potential.
“The Fás and Tax Offices were knocked in 2018. The site has been vacant ever since. There was a plan to build a hotel on this site, but to the best of my knowledge, that planning application has now expired. We can’t let this site sit vacant and unused for another six years.
“I have tabled a motion at the City Council that calls on the executive to explore the options of leasing or purchasing this site to create a new public park for the people of Cork.
“We have to start making better use of vacant sites and derelict buildings across the city, if only in the medium term while new plans are being developed.
“If we are serious about addressing the challenges of climate change, we need far more green spaces, more trees and more areas that can absorb water when it floods.”
“We also need more play spaces. There is a lot of space on this site, and there is no reason why we can’t have a playground here.”
Cork needs more parks! 🌳
I think the site of the old Fás and Tax Offices on Sullivans Quay would be a great location for a new public park.
We need more open, green spaces in the city centre and this site has huge potential.
The Fás and Tax Offices were knocked in 2018. The… pic.twitter.com/hY5lRwg9yr
— Pádraig Rice (@PadraigRice) October 11, 2024
Text of motion:
New Public Park
Cork City Council agrees that the site of the old Fás / Tax Offices on Sullivan’s Quay would be an ideal spot for a new public park.
Cork City Council, therefore agrees to engage with the owners of the site on the possibility of leasing / purchasing this site for this purpose.
A progress report on this project will be submitted to the Council within six months.”
Cork needs more parks! 🌳
I think the site of the old Fás and Tax Offices on Sullivans Quay would be a great location for a new public park.
We need more open, green spaces in the city centre and this site has huge potential.
The Fás and Tax Offices were knocked in 2018. The… pic.twitter.com/hY5lRwg9yr
— Pádraig Rice (@PadraigRice) October 11, 2024
File photo of Cllr