News - Housing
Put 'right to housing' in Constitution, demands Leitrim councillor
Sinn Féin's Roisín Kenny will be making the motion at today's county council meeting.
Jul 13, 2026 07:25
Hopes new perlocution system will benefit local housing
Poor soil drainage in the county has made it difficult to get planning permission for rural homes.
Jul 1, 2026 17:27
New draft planning guidelines for rural housing launched
Minister for Housing James Browne and Minister of State John Cummins proposals will look to ease some planning restrictions.
Jul 1, 2026 13:27
Longford Cathaoirleach welcomes new planning statement
It will now go through an environmental assessment under relevant EU directives before being formally approved by Government.
Jun 30, 2026 17:43
New housing survey reveals rural homes in demand
Figures from the REA National Survey reveal homes in counties Longford and Roscommon were among those with the highest percentage increases on the past three months.
Jun 22, 2026 13:08
Longford County Council responds to housing criticism
Earlier this week, local Senator Joe Flaherty said he was "perplexed" and "beyond dumbfounded"
Jun 18, 2026 13:34
Housing Minister says housing output not meeting demand
James Browne told the Irish Examiner that current housing output and the number of cost-rental and social homes are not meeting demand.
Jun 11, 2026 07:44
Decision on multi-million euro development in Tarmonbarry due next week
The plans lodged by Tom Crosby include a restaurant, retail units and housing.
Jun 7, 2026 12:15
Report highlights local dereliction issues
Dwelling counts are based on 2022 CSO Census housing stock data.
Jun 2, 2026 17:22
Government's housing policy under fire
Over 180 termination notices were issued by landlords in the Shannonside region in the first three months of the year.
May 20, 2026 13:31
Calls for sports infrastructure to be installed in Leitrim housing estates
Sinn Féin Councillor Cormac Flynn is set to raise the issue at Tuesday's Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 3, 2026 12:20
Over 350 new social homes now in delivery pipeline across the region
The report provides a detailed overview of new-build activity across local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies nationwide.
Apr 24, 2026 13:20
Dáil hears impact of lack of water supply in Leitrim
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny says the South Leitrim Water Scheme serves two thirds of the county's population.
Apr 15, 2026 13:33
New housing development in Carrick approved despite pollution concerns
They're planned for the Longford side of the town.
Apr 3, 2026 08:17Shannonside Newsletter
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