Deputy Pauline Tully was speaking ahead of her party's motion on the issue which is being debated in the Dail today.

The Department is reducing the number of voids in need of refurbishment works.

30 per cent of those surveyed called the challenge 'major'

The 50 homes planned will be located in the Latlurcan area.

'Demand is there; we just need the units to sell'

The key component in addressing the housing waiting list is building new homes says Cllr. John Paul Feeley

'By 2012/13 you could already see the signs of a housing crisis. Politicians of all colours have been guilty of keeping on the right side of constituents and at the same time stopping progress'

The local councillor raised his concerns following his opposition to the housing of sex offender Simon McGinley by the trust.