Social housing boost for two Mayo towns

A PROVISIONAL budget of €6,980,597 has been allocated to Mayo under the Local Authority Housing Construction Programme Rebuilding Ireland scheme which will facilitate the construction of 38 new homes for Claremorris and Swinford. 

Minister Michael Ring stated: “I am delighted with this significant funding announcement which will result in 38 new social homes in total for Swinford and Claremorris. 

“Twelve new social homes (4 x 3 bed houses and 8 x 2 bed houses) have been approved for Bothar Dubh, Claremorris (phase 3). The budget approval for these houses is €2,140,139.

“Twenty-six new social homes have been approved at Kilkelly Road, Swinford (14 x 2 Bed Houses, 10 x 3 bed houses and 2 x 4 bed Houses). The budget approval for these houses is €4,840,458. 

“I strongly welcome this substantial housing announcement today. It will greatly increase the housing stock in the Swinford and Claremorris areas.â€Â