Limerick councillors concerns about social housing ‘completely ignored’ – mayor
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A PRESENTATION by council staff on planned housing developments for the Newcastle West municipal district became heated.
Information was being given on the Rebuilding Ireland Programme at last month’s local area meeting. When details were being given about a 30 unit social housing development in Woodfield, Newcastle West, Cllr John Sheahan was first to raise concerns of local residents.
He asked who the provider is to be and was told Cluid – an authorised housing body (AHB). The meeting heard that the council were supportive of AHB (Authorised Housing Bodies) applications to build once they have demonstrated there was a need.
‘You can’t build a cubby house not to mind a proper house due to lack of sewerage capacity’ - Limerick councillor
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DURING a presentation on planned housing developments for the Newcastle West municipal district the debate turned to Irish Water.
Cllr Liam Galvin said there needed to be investment by Irish Water in sewerage capacity so more houses can be built.
“You can’t build a cubby house not to mind a proper house due to lack of sewerage capacity. There needs to be investment. Irish Water needs to come on board,” said Cllr Liam Galvin.
Aoife Duke, director of housing, gave the presentation on the Rebuilding Ireland Programme for the Newcastle West municipal district at last month’s meeting. She told councillors that they were “coming to the end of the line of sites we own as a council”.