The Department of Housing has denied that it has “let people down” after delays in regenerating one of the most historic communities on Cork city’s northside. The Cork north-west quarter regeneration (CNWQR) project is a huge multi-annual, phased regeneration plan, which began in the Knocknaheeny and Hollyhill area more than a decade ago. The project, adopted by Cork City Council in November 2011, involves the demolition of 450 houses and the design and construction of more than 600 new homes.