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.
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Roundwood, Glenmalure and Lacken saw major investments in local community projects
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Gardaí Investigate Suspected Arson Attack On Cars Outside Arklow Family Home
A family of 11, including four children and a six-week-old newborn, were inside the property at the time
Laughing Gas Is No Joke Warn Health Experts
Council backs call for tighter restrictions to protect youth of Wicklow.
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