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Council Encouraged To Buy Land For Affordable Housing Units

Clare County Council is being urged to purchase land on which to construct affordable housing units.

The local authority is seeking expressions of interests from housing developers and building contractors to deliver affordable turn-key housing developments across the county.

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When a proposal for affordable housing is received by the council, an application is made to the government under the new Affordable Housing Act for a subsidy to assist in meeting the cost of delivery of the unit.

Independent Shannon Councillor and Chair of the Clare Social Development Strategic Policy Committee Gerry Flynn says if the local authority was willing to buy land specifically designated for affordable housing, the customer would only have to worry about the cost of contruction.

You can listen to the full interview below.

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