Sligo cllr says seriousness of housing crisis in Sligo needs to be tackled urgently
A Sligo cllr says the seriousness of the housing crisis in Sligo needs to be tackled urgently. The issue was raised at the first meeting since the local election of the Sligo Strandhill area by Sinn Fein Cllr Chris MacManus. He requested an update from the council on what is…
Manorhamilton councillor says housing for people with special needs needs to be a priority
A recent Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting heard calls for information to be provided on updates for ‘Houses for life’ scheme and for funding and work to be completed at the Taobh Tire estate in Manorhamilton. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn raised the matter and feels that Social Housing projects should cater…
New Donegal councillor wants plan to deal with growing demand for housing and accommodation
The newest member of Donegal County County Council is calling for a plan to be put in place to deal with the increasing demand for housing and accommodation. In his first motion before a meeting of Donegal Municipal District councillors, Independent Seamus Maguire, who has taken former councillor John Campbell’s…
Councillor welcomes major housing development for Maugheraboy area of Sligo town
15 Million euro has been allocated for the construction of 62 social houses in the Maugheraboy area of Sligo town. The development is now progressing to Stage Two, which is design stage. Construction is expected to start within the next year. Local Sinn Fein Councillor Chris McManus says that with…
Minister English says local authorities are building houses again
Housing Minister Damien English says the official opening of a newly completed housing scheme in Sligo town this morning and the sod turn for another is proof that local authorities are back in the business of providing housing. Minister English was welcomed to Sligo at County Hall this morning by…
FF Cllr hits out at FG for making misleading funding announcements
A Sligo councillor has hit out at politicians making announcements of increased funding for housing when, in practice, application forms are not being accepted. In Sligo, a backlog of applications is taking up currently available funding for certain grants. Sligo Fine Gael Councillor Hubert Keaney says the reason there’s a…
People on HAP scheme struggling to find accommodation
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has told the Dail that people in the Northwest in receipt of the Housing Assistance Payment are struggling to find accommodation. The scheme was introduced in 2015 in response to the escalating housing crisis and provides temporary accommodation for homeless families in privately provided rental properties. The…