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Social housing project blocked ''We desperately needed houses''

A social housing project in Galway has been blocked by local councilors. The plan for building 31...

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16.37 13 Sep 2021


Social housing project blocked ''We desperately needed houses''


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16.37 13 Sep 2021


A social housing project in Galway has been blocked by local councilors. The plan for building 31 new, affordable houses has been strongly opposed by many in the village who receive support from Fianna Fail councilors. 

Why such a decision has been made?

Kieran was joined by Cllr Noel Thomas, Fianna Fail councilor for Galway City Council, who voted against the project and Cllr. Alastair McKinstry, Green Party Councillor for Galway County Council, who supports the development...

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