FF stance on social housing ‘is hypocrisy’

Fianna Fáil’s criticism of the Government over the lack of social housing was last night condemned as “total hypocrisy” by a former mayor of Limerick who accused the party of adopting one stance at national level and a “not-in-my-backyard” attitude in Limerick.

Independent councillor John Gilligan’s comments came after Fianna Fáil front bench spokesman Willie O’Dea condemned a decision by the Department of the Environment to allocate €3.8m for the construction of 21 social housing units in the Rhebogue area of Limerick.

Residents of the area opposed the development claiming it could lead to anti- social behaviour and affect the value of their homes.