No 'low-hanging fruit' to address Dublin's social housing shortages 

The Housing Committee will discuss urban regeneration through the repair of run-down buildings, leasing properties, bringing vacant homes into use and compulsory purchases of private property. Photo: Larry Cummins

There is no "low-hanging fruit" to address social housing shortages in the capital, Dublin City Council will tell an Oireachtas committee today.

The Housing Committee will discuss urban regeneration through the repair of run-down buildings, leasing properties, bringing vacant homes into use and compulsory purchases of private property.