Warning on social housing shortage

ONLY 26 local authority houses were completed in Waterford city last year, even though more than 2,000 people are currently on housing waiting lists.

A local councillor has also warned that the number of social and affordable houses earmarked for the city in 2005 will have little impact on the housing waiting list.

As part of its spending plans for 2005, Waterford City Council has indicated its intention to commence work on a number of local authority housing projects. It is anticipated that around 245 houses may be completed by the end of 2005.