Donegal TD Charles Ward has called for urgent housing action in Gaeltacht and island communities.

He says places like Arranmore and Tory Island are living communities where housing is vital to protect schools, services and the Irish language.

Deputy Ward says many families cannot afford to fix vacant or derelict homes, while others have been lost to defective concrete and long-term neglect forcing families to leave and weakening communities.

Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Charles Ward says he welcomes the motion and fully supports it, adding that housing in the Gaeltacht is about sustaining communities, not just building houses.

Donegal TD Charles Ward has called for urgent housing action in Gaeltacht and island communities.
He says places like Arranmore and Tory Island are living communities where housing is vital to protect schools, services and the Irish language.
Deputy Ward says many families cannot afford to fix vacant or derelict homes, while others have been lost to defective concrete and long-term neglect forcing families to leave and weakening communities.
Speaking in the D&aacute;il, Deputy Charles Ward says he welcomes the motion and fully supports it, adding that housing in the Gaeltacht is about sustaining communities, not just building houses.

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