Yesterday, President Michael D Higgins spoke out, describing the housing crisis as the country's greatest failure.
Figures from the Department of Housing show just over 5-thousand-2-hundred social housing units were built last year.
The homes were built by local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies.
Senior Lecturer in Housing at Technological University Dublin, Dr Lorcan Sirr, says councils should have more influence on housing in their local area.
Wicklow GAA Extends Relationship With Digital Platform Future Ticketing
Martin O’Brien, Future Ticketing Client Success Manager (holding the trophy) attended the launch of the Boom & Platform Hire Wicklow senior hurling championship. Pictured are, from left: Bill O’Brien (St Patrick’s), Leon Browne (Éire Óg Greystones), James Byrne (Glenealy), Damien Byrne (Wicklow GAA Chairman), Martin O’Brien (Carnew Emmets), Mark Murphy (Kiltegan), Daire Lohan (Bray Emmets). Front, from left: Dylan Byrne (Aughrim) and Conor Byrne (Avondale). Photo: Michael Kelly
Wicklow TD Reiterates Calls For Wide Solar Rollout With Record Numbers Behind On Their Bills
Social Democrats TD says Government failure to accelerate solar power is leaving families exposed heading into another winter of hardship
Lincoln City Snap Up Wicklow Talent Mason Melia For Season-Long Championship Loan
18-year-old starlet gets chance to further impress Tottenham by doing the business for Lincoln in the Championship this season
Full Programme Unvealed For Wicklow During National Heritage Week
Bat Walk anyone? Over 80 events are planned in the county with walks, talks, open days and demonstrations to pick from.
Wicklow Parents Braced For Heavy School Return Costs, Survey Finds
More than half of parents are worried about meeting the costs associated with ' back to school '
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