Lack Of Clare Affordable Housing To Be Highlighted Today In Dáil Protest

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The plight of Clare people locked out of housing will be highlighted as part of a major national protest today.

The ‘raise the roof’ demonstration will take place outside Leinster House at 11 to coincide with an opposition proposal calling on the Government to develop an inclusive housing strategy.

There are plans to construct 50 affordable homes across Ennis and Shannon this year, but the scheme is being targeted at those earning between €55K and €70k per year, despite the social housing cut off being €35,000.

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Mountshannon based Social Democrats local election candidate Fiona Levie insists the policy is not fit for purpose.

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