'Couples considering giving up their jobs' in bid to qualify for social housing in Killarney

A council meeting in Kerry has heard how working couples are considering giving up their jobs in order to qualify for social housing in Killarney — because they believe that is their sole means of getting a roof over their heads.

Only social housing has been built in the town and with private developments out of reach financially, for the first time ever people are approaching councillors and wondering if they should stop working, the meeting of Killarney Municipal District heard.

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