*Cllr Gerry Flynn pictured at the Shannon Loop. Photograph: Eamon Ward A SHANNON councillor has warned that the Housing for All Government policy is destined for failure and will not support individuals and families trying to rent or purchase affordable homes in the county.
*Cllr Gerry Flynn. Photograph: Eamon Ward Bulk buying by vulture funds needs to be prohibited by the Minister for Housing, a Shannon representative has argued.
*The construction of social housing in Newmarket-on-Fergus has been paused. A total of 94 social housing units planned for delivery by the end of 2021 will now fall over into 2022 as a result of Level 5 restrictions.
Clare’s rugged landscape and scenic beauty has been a unique selling point for generations but is now viewed as a factor in limiting affordable housing prospects in the county.
