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Plans afoot to boost long-term housing

Feb 10, 2026 13:32
By Shannonside News
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Plans afoot to boost long-term housing

Agreement was reached within Government last night, marking a change from initial plans to target towns of 10 thousand people.

Plans to restrict short-term lets in towns with a population of more than 20 thousand are progressing.

Agreement was reached within Government last night, marking a change from initial plans to target towns of 10 thousand people.

Longford-Westmeath TD and Tourism Minister Peter Burke says it will boost long-term housing stock.

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But he says it’s also important to keep rural tourism alive:

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