96Fm news: “A heritage expert who`s also a City Councillor in Cork says , the amount of money spent on some refurbishments to City Hall , has been excessive. In response to a question to the City Manager , Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy has received figures confirming that almost 16 ,000 euro was spent on curtains for the Chamber, where the Council meets fortnightly.  The figure forms part of an overall 250 ,000 euro spent on City Hall, which was controversial when announced earlier this year. A previous breakdown of the figures revealed that , 17 ,000 euro was spent on a carpet. While many Councillors agree that some refurbishments were necessary , Councillor Kieran McCarthy says it`s the high cost that`s inappropriate”.