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County councillor raises concern over social housing mix in new developments

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County councillor raises concern over social housing mix in new developments

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A county councillor has voiced concerns that the process whereby council management consider ratios for social housing, may have very serious consequences for Galway communities.

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Councillor Jim Cuddy says regulations state that social housing should make up 10% of an estate, at a minimum.

He argues that there is no maximum limit outlined.

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Councillor Cuddy says this could result in many younger people in a locality - who would need a house and be in a position to buy a house - being frozen out of the market.

Councillor Cuddy says elected members do not have sufficient say in decisions concerning social housing mix - for more on this story tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour...

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