The Wicklow county manager and his colleagues across the country say the process for accessing state funds to subsidise the construction of affordable homes is too complex.
The City and County Managers' Association will tell an Oireachtas Committee later that local authorities need the Serviced Site Fund "simplified".
188 million euro of the fund of 310 million will subsidise 2,340 new homes by 2023 -- but fewer than half of those will be ready by the end of 2022
Bray Vet Helps Reunite Wandering Pup with Owners
The adorable doggy was spotted near Killiney Station.
Public Warned: Cliff Walk In Danger Of Collapse
Wicklow County Council says it has no option but to prohibit access on public safety grounds.
Wicklow Cultural Icon Katie Taylor Plans Croker Sunset Showdown
The best of Bray, Katie Taylor Prepares For Historic Farewell in Dublin
West Wicklow Operation Ends Amid Forensic Probe into Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob Cases
A Garda search in west Wicklow linked to Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob has ended. Forensic work continues at the site, and investigations remain active. Families have been fully updated.
Arklow Plays A Major Part As Commercial Vacancy Rate In Wicklow Rises
The GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report for Q4 2025 examined a sample of 80 towns across Ireland, and 22 postal districts in Dublin. Arklow had the highest commercial vacancy rate in December 2025 while Greystones had the lowest.
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