Welcome for major investment in social housing in Tipperary.
Deputy Michael Murphy has today welcomed substantial funding to help address the urgent social housing needs across the country.
“Housing is and will remain Fine Gael’s number one priority in Government. The challenges are real, and the demand is urgent, but we are committed to delivering real and practical solutions to increase housing supply.
“The overall funding announced today, €456m for new builds and acquisitions, is a vital part of our ongoing efforts to address housing shortages across the country.
Deputy Murphy highlighted the €325 million being allocated to the second-hand social housing acquisitions programme, aimed at speeding up the provision of homes for those in urgent need.
“Alongside new builds, we are also prioritising the acquisition of second-hand homes, enabling local authorities like Tipperary County Council, who will receive €5m, to quickly bring additional homes into the social housing stock. This strategy is about acting swiftly to address immediate housing needs in Tipperary and for the people of Tipperary.
“This funding will also support initiatives that help prevent homelessness, with a focus on tenant-in-situ acquisition. It will support the most vulnerable, including older people, those with disabilities, and those transitioning from homelessness services”.
“Today’s funding announcement reflects our ongoing commitment to tackling the housing crisis head-on with investment and practical solutions. Every day, Fine Gael in Government is working tirelessly to ensure that more people across Ireland can access the homes they need”.
“We in Fine Gael, will continue to pursue every avenue to increase the supply of homes and provide practical solutions for families, ensuring that more people in Tipperary and across the country, will be able to live in affordable, sustainable homes in the years ahead”, concluded Deputy Murphy