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Derry MLA raises concern as thousands of households stuck in temporary accommodation

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has deemed the growing numbers of households in temporary and emergency accommodation as shameful. Responding to a Freedom of Information request submitted by Mr Durkan, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) outlined ...

13 Jun 2023 at 12:13

Derry News

Plans submitted for 255 social homes in Ballyoan

Plans have been submitted to build 255 news homes in the Ballyoan area. A planning application was put forward to Derry City and Strabane District Council for a mix of social and affordable homes ranging from one to four bedrooms. The application ...

17 Dec 2021 at 15:40

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Tenants threatened by social housing providers

Social housing providers in the city are threatening tenants they will have to pay for any damage deemed to have been caused by their failure to heat their homes this winter. According to Sinead Quinn from ‘Derry Against Fuel Poverty’ such ...

12 Dec 2022 at 14:05

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Draperstown residents asked for views on social housing demand

Residents in the Draperstown and surrounding area are being asked for their views on the demand for social and affordable housing in the area. The Housing Executive is currently researching the need for housing in the area and plans to ...

06 Oct 2022 at 19:00

Derry News

Social housing crisis leaving people in desperation

SDLP councillor Brian Tierney has said a new survey has shown just how desperate the situation is for people in Derry on social housing waiting lists. Cllr Tierney, who represents the Ballyarnett ward, recently conducted a ‘Derry ...

07 Mar 2022 at 07:00

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Just 15 social housing units under construction in Mid Ulster

SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the Executive’s current strategy on social housing is continuing to fail to meet housing need in the Mid Ulster constituency. In response to Assembly Questions from the Mid Ulster ...

29 Jul 2022 at 09:00

Northern Ireland

Rate of asylum seekers granted refugee status ‘putting strain on social housing’

A three-fold increase in the rate of asylum seekers being granted refugee status in Northern Ireland has placed strain on the social housing system, MLAs have been told A UK-wide change to immigration policy designed to clear ...

01 May 2024 at 17:48

Local News

Only one social housing bungalow built in Mid Ulster over five years

Just one social housing bungalow has been built across Mid Ulster over the last five years. The statistic was revealed in a recent written answer given by the Department for Communities to SDLP spokesperson for Communities, ...

20 May 2021 at 12:38

Local News

Are you in need of social housing in Magilligan or Greysteel?

TWO public information sessions to discuss the demand for social housing in Magilligan and Greysteel, are to take place next month. The meetings are being organised by the Rural Housing Association and the Housing ...

26 Oct 2019 at 10:45

Northern Ireland

Ombudsman to investigate NI Housing Executive

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is to undergo an ombudsman investigation. The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman, Margaret Kelly, who made the announcement, described access to good quality housing ...

25 Jun 2025 at 20:37

National News

Housing income thresholds increase confirmed to government

The eligibility thresholds for social housing income will increase by €5,000 from the start of next year, it has been confirmed. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has ...

29 Nov 2022 at 15:56

National News

Developer slaps staggering price tag on 88 new social housing units

A price tag of €42.6 million has been placed on 88 new social housing units located in South Dublin. UK property giant Hammerson has put an indicative total price tag on 88 apartments it is proposing to sell ...

12 Apr 2022 at 11:45

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