The demolition of the former Corrib Great Southern Hotel must “mark the first step” in a new chapter for the site, one that will see it become of “benefit to people living in the locality”.
This is the view of Sinn Féin Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell, as works started on the controversial derelict site. She said it was a “good news day” for those living in the east side of the city, but added how it “once again highlights” the years of lack of action over the site.
Planning permission to demolish was granted in 2010. The site was added to the derelict sites register in January 2015.
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“At a time when so many people are struggling due to a housing crisis, the fact that this site was not in use for such a length of time is outrageous,” said Dep Farrell [pictured above]. “The Government needs to take a real look at how they deal with vacant sites going forward as we cannot have a repeat of the Corrib Great Southern Hotel.”
