New government figures show over 2,100 households in Wicklow were on social housing waiting lists last year.
This represents a 3% decrease on figures released in 2020.
Since the first annual assessment was conducted in 2016, just under 400 fewer households were on social housing waiting lists around the garden county.
Minister for Housing Darragh O' Brien says the government is looking to deliver over 11,800 new social homes by the end of 2022 with an investment worth four billion euro.
DART Extension To Wicklow Town Facing Further Delay Until 2029
Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore has expressed her ‘deep disappointment’ over continued delays to the deployment of an electric-battery Dart service for Wicklow town as the timeframe for delivery changed once again.
Renewed Call For Action On Gender Imbalance In Wicklow County Council Following Latest Co-Option
Greystones Councillor Lourda Scott has renewed her call for urgent action to address the persistent under representation of women in local politics, following the recent resignation of Aoife Flynn Kennedy from Wicklow County Council.
Major Funding Boost Announced For Housing Adaptation Grants In Wicklow
In total €117 million in national funding has been announced to help older and disabled individuals live independently in their homes.
Tanaiste Announces Funding For Greystones Playground.
Tánaiste Simon Harris has announced that Greystones has been awarded €18,442 in funding under the 2025 Play and Recreation Capital Grant Scheme.
Taoiseach Opens New Wastewater Treatment Plant In Arklow
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, have officially opened the new €139 million Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
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