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Leitrim Councillor calls for end of choice based letting in social housing

Choice Based Letting is a system whereby available social housing is let by being openly advertised to qualified households.

Jan 16, 2024 07:48

New social housing approved in County Roscommon

The approval in principal has been notified for the houses at the Paddock in Athleague.

Oct 19, 2023 16:22

Longford records longest average social housing turnaround time

According to the Council, the figures for 2022 were impacted by the re-tenenting of three long term derelict homes during the year.

Oct 12, 2023 13:16

150 social housing offers refused locally over the last 2 years

Some houses offered by Leitrim County Council were refused due to them being "too close to an ex-partner".

Jun 12, 2023 13:14

Councillor claims building earmarked by Council for social housing acquired for asylum seekers

Local Councillors met the council executive last week to highlight concerns.

Jun 9, 2023 13:16

Social housing construction cost remains low for Shannonside region

Meanwhile, Dublin is paying almost twice the cost of local builds.

May 23, 2023 13:16

Housing Minister defends Longford Council over social housing record

The comments come following a report that showed Longford County Council not directly building any social housing last year.

May 10, 2023 13:54

No homes for Shannonside region from Government building fund

The majority of the funding went to builders in Dublin, Louth, Kildare and Meath.

May 4, 2023 14:17

Over 340 social housing offers refused locally since 2019

Applicants will be suspended from the housing lists if they decline two offers in the space of 12 months.

Jan 17, 2023 13:54

Housing 'the biggest issue facing society' according to Taoiseach

The Minister for Housing faces a confidence vote this week.

Dec 12, 2022 09:11

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

Government to tackle youth homelessness through shared social housing

Ministers will consider a new youth homelessness strategy.

Nov 9, 2022 07:42

Greater funding for social housing retrofitting needed argues local Chief Executive

In order to meet climate targets, Paddy Mahon says more funding is needed to retrofit houses

Oct 6, 2022 17:10

Longford Councillor hits out over social housing eligibility threshold

The issue was raised at a meeting of Longford M.D. this week.

Sep 29, 2022 13:52

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