'Absolutely insane... it's the size of a garden shed': Council defends 326k restoration of Fireman's Rest

Cork councillors expressed outrage over the €326,550 restoration of the Fireman's Rest shelters, arguing the cost is unjustifiable, especially for a structure little bigger than a garden shed.

Labour councillor Peter Horgan criticized the expenditure, calling it 'absolutely mad' and raising concerns about the lack of transparency around the increased costs from initial estimates.

Independent TD Ken O'Flynn condemned the spending as scandalous, emphasizing that such funds could be better allocated to critical services for residents in need.

The controversy mirrors previous budget concerns about unnecessary expenditures, drawing a comparison to the Leinster House bike shelter that faced similar scrutiny.

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