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Back to EpisodesAffordable Homes in Galway Gaeltacht: Challenges & Solutions
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Affordable housing in Galway Gaeltacht limited to five locations due to lack of municipal wastewater treatment plants. Sixty-two affordable homes completed, sixty-six under construction. National schemes dont block Gaeltacht developments, but viability and water supply are major challenges. Housing shortages threaten young Irish-speaking families, undermining language support efforts. Infrastructure, especially in rural areas, is the main obstacle. Vacant property refurbishment grants have been successful, with over three hundred going to Gaeltacht regions and islands. Planning permissions are moving forward. New national planning statements on rural and Gaeltacht housing to open up more options and support Irish-speaking communities.
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