News - Modular Housing
Government disavows modular housing for refugees in local village
Up to 18 modular homes were delivered to Coole Village at 4am with HGVs blocking a local road in the area for several hours.
May 17, 2024 13:32
Modular housing for refugees proposed for Roscommon town
A process seeking expressions of interest for the provision of modular units for those fleeing the war in Ukraine began in November 2023.
Apr 16, 2024 17:42
Ballaghaderreen meeting hears of growing opposition to refugee accommodation
Anger over plans to develop 47 units in the Little Oaks area of the town.
Mar 14, 2024 17:34
Refugees unfairly blamed for lack of services in Ballaghaderreen says local businessman
Micheal Frain argues a lack of effective Government investment is putting a target on the back of international protection applicants.
Mar 4, 2024 17:16
200 modular homes to be ready for Ukrainians by April welcomed by local TD
Jan 22, 2023 08:48
Longford Council agree to withdraw Greyhound Track as site for modular housing
The issue was raised at a Council meeting on Wednesday.
Dec 15, 2022 07:38
Taoiseach weighs in on plans to use Longford Greyhound track for modular refugee housing
The Taoiseach spoke during the opening of 14 new social homes in St Michael's court.
Dec 2, 2022 17:23
Longford Councillor requests meeting with OPW to discuss modular housing plans
While both elected representatives acknowledge there's a need to provide accommodation to refugees, Councillor Nolan says the greyhound stadium must be left as a recreational amenity as outlined in the county development plan.
Dec 1, 2022 17:33
Over 500 signatures on petition objecting to modular housing at Longford Greyhound Stadium
The site has been earmarked for the creation of a skatepark and mini harbour connecting to the Royal Canal, with calls also made to include sporting amenities on site such as soccer pitches.
Nov 28, 2022 13:42
Athlone Councillor calls for planning amendments to allow for modular housing
The issue was raised at the November meeting of the Athlone-Moate MD this week.
Nov 10, 2022 07:20Shannonside Newsletter
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