McKee Urges Council To Act On Measures To Tackle Housing Shortages

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The Cathaoirleach of Shannon Municipal District claims taxing vacant homes in Clare would encourage owners to bring them into use as social housing.

Latest CSO data shows there are almost 6,500 unoccupied houses in this county – excluding holiday homes.

It comes at a time when the housing crisis continues to dominate headlines, with families struggling to get on the housing lists right around the country.

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Sinn Féin’s Mike McKee wants the county council to expand on existing measures to tackle the problem.