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Tenant purchase scheme relaunched
The tenant purchase scheme for long-standing tenants of the Galway City Council has been relaunched, offering tenants the opportunity to buy their own homes from the council at a reduced rate.
Divisions emerging between councillors over new Land Aggregation Scheme
Divisions are emerging between Galway city councillors over whether or not to hand over 21.5 acres of land to the Government under the new Land Aggregation Scheme.
Councils under pressure from increasing housing demand
There has been an alarming increase in the number of applications to Kilkenny Local Authorities in search of social housing with the total number of approved applications at 2,220, as of October 8 this year.
Housing crisis to get special council meeting
With the housing waiting list rising to almost 4,000, the ‘housing crisis’ in Galway has reached such a pitch that councillors will hold a special meeting next month dedicated solely to the issue.
Opposition to ‘immoral’ Child Benefit proposals
Any plans to cut Child Benefit in the December budget are being strongly opposed by children’s rights groups and public representatives.
Still time to apply for support for back to school costs — McGuinness
As the month of September approaches, Cllr Andrew McGuinness is reminding families who may be eligible for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance that they still have time to apply for the scheme.
‘Appalling’ looting of houses shows need for social housing changes - Higgins
The vandalism and theft of boilers causing more than €100,000 worth of damage at a Galway City Council-owned housing estate has been described as “appalling” by local TD Michael D Higgins.
Rent Supplement cuts deplored
Sinn Fein councillor Therese Ruane has condemned proposed cuts to rent supplement for those living on social welfare.
Government bails out private landlords while axing funds to local authorities - Funchion
Sinn Féin Councillor, Kathleen Funchion has accused the government of bailing out private landlords while closing revenue streams for local authorities.
New address for sales and lettings agent
Yvonne Mullaney executive sales and lettings has recently moved from Salthill to new offices on the third floor at Dockgate House, Merchants Road, Galway. Mobile and landline numbers remain the same. The website is www.propertiesgalway.com and you can email the company at [email protected]