Dublin Councillor says 'flotels' could help solve homelessness crisis

A Dublin City Councillor is calling for "flotels" to be used to alleviate Dublin's housing crisis.

Known as floating hotels, the structures are erected on waterways in the Shetland Islands for workers on oil refineries out at sea.

Floating Hotel (flotel), Reforma Pemex, built in Vigo (Spain) goes to Mexico in Oct.16, capacity of 700 passengers. pic.twitter.com/d6jeIYEPTr

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Cllr Mary Freehill has said that they should be erected on waterways around the city to provide accommodation for homeless people.

"They're a very specific kind of accommodation," she said. "They come in all different specifications and standards."

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— Bertha DocHouse (@BerthaDocHouse) July 17, 2016