Thirty-nine new homes are now available in Listowel for those on Kerry County Council’s housing waiting list.
Co-operative Housing Ireland, which is behind the development in Dún Álainn, is providing close to 200 social housing units in Kerry.
The approved housing body is also involved with a development of 30 homes in Ardfert.
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Eoin Carroll is policy and communications manager with Co-operative Housing Ireland.
He says private rental accommodation is not suitable for those on low-income.
Mr Carroll also says we need to address preconceptions as to who lives in social and affordable homes.
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