Sligo Councillor says new social housing project will not address crisis
A Sligo Councillor has expressed little faith in the Housing Minister over the delivery of social housing for County Sligo. It comes as Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien confirmed yesterday that 60 new social houses are to be constructed in Sligo as part of the Public Private Partnership Programme. …
Planned social housing units for Bundoran ‘step in right direction’
Planned social housing units for Bundoran have been described as a step in the right direction in a long road in addressing the housing shortage in south Donegal. It’s been confirmed this week that tender applications are being sought for 42 new social housing units for the East End…
Works to begin on Bunninadden social housing
Moves to construct a news social housing development in Bunninadden has moved a step closer. Sligo County Council have appointed P McHugh and Sons LTD for the construction of the development which will consist of a six units of social housing. The units will be built at Willie Gormley Villas,…
Leitrim records largest percentage increase of adults in emergency accommodation
The county of Leitrim has recorded the largest percentage increase in the country when it comes to the number of adults in emergency accommodation. A new performance report of the 31 local authorities shows the average wait time to rehouse a tenant in social housing is 33 weeks, up from…
Local TD says Budget 2021 fails social housing in the north west
A local TD has claimed that Budget 2020 has failed to address the issue of social housing in the north west. It’s also been claimed that those who are renting property on a long term basis have also not benefited from the budget which was announced this week by finance…
Family housing in short supply in North Leitrim
Concerns were raised over the lack of suitable family housing at this week’s Manorhamilton municipal District meeting of Leitrim County Council. Fine Gael Councillor Frank Dolan had tabled a motion in relation to the provision of additional family housing in Dromahair while Drumkeerin Councillor Padraig Fallon had motions down…
Leitrim councillor calls for review of criteria for social housing
The local authority in Leitrim has been asked to conduct a review into the income limit criteria used to determine the eligibility for social housing allocations. The calls were made at this month’s meeting of Leitrim County County Council by Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon. Speaking to OceanFM news, Councillor…