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 Graduates Among Those On ESB’s Award-Winning Programme
They'll work on major projects, gaining hands-on experience across diverse areas.
Millions Allocated To Regenerate Town Life in Co. Wicklow
Almost six million is being pumped into county projects from The Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund.
Radio Backing Irish Artists Through Irish Music Month
Significant Rail Disruption For Wicklow Passengers This Weekend
Bray and Greystones are among eight DART stations that’ll be closed for works.
Simon Harris Commits to Four Years of Income Tax Relief
Tánaiste announces plan to raise higher tax threshold annually ahead of Fine Gael think-in
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