Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

First, in light of the housing crisis and the many issues people are facing in relation to notices to quit, soaring rents and insecure housing, it was disheartening to watch Deputies shout across the House at each other. A level of respect for our constituents who are facing these situations is required.

I want to raise the fact we need to increase targets for social housing developments in County Clare. This year the target is only 153. In Ennistymon, a social housing proposal has been paused due to water infrastructure constraints. Last year only 31 such homes were delivered. I have raised vacancy issues in a number of towns in Clare with the Minister previously and will follow up with a note on same. In respect of affordable housing, the Minister mentioned that he was open to extending that to other towns and villages in County Clare and I would like to follow up on that with him.

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