Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the announcement of the new rent pressure zone areas especially in my county of Louth where we have Ardee, Dundalk south and Dundalk north. On numerous occasions I have raised the issue of the 60 vacant houses in Louth and the 50 acres of land we have there. We need to build social and affordable houses. The last time I spoke on this issue the Minister of State, Deputy English, said that if Louth County Council could bring something to him on the issue he would consider it. It has something to bring to him now. I ask the Minister if the Government will engage with Louth County Council to help get people into these vacant houses. It also has some land.

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