Works will be carried out to 133 houses across the two counties.

TDs approved the plan last night.

Housing issues have hit the headlines again in recent weeks.

Experts say this illustrates how the mortgage market is set up to favour couples.

Developers have applied for a mix of new houses and apartments at Drumbear including four three bedroom semi-detached houses as well as a number of new apartments and duplexes

A local councillor is calling for increased funding and greater targets when it comes to the provision of social housing. Sinn Féin’s Sean

An appeal has been lodged against plans to build eight new homes in Ballyhaise. In January, Cavan County Council granted conditional permission for the development.

Permission is being sought to build 19 new houses in Belturbet. Kieran Maguire Construction has applied to Cavan County Council to develop seven three-bed