A Leitrim Fianna Fáil Councillor who was one of the first advocates to allow smaller accommodation units close to existing properties has hit out the Labour Party for making a political football out of the issue.

Labour are warning that "beds in sheds" is not a solution to the housing crisis.

It's expected that Homeowners would be allowed build modular units of up to 45 square metres in their back garden, and potentially earn 14 thousand euro tax free for renting them out, according to the Sunday Independent.

Cllr Justin Warnock was one of the first elected representatives to suggest this initiative as a way of easing the housing crisis.

He says the idea will work for families in rural Ireland.

A Leitrim Fianna F&aacute;il Councillor who was one of the first advocates to allow smaller accommodation units close to existing properties has hit out the Labour Party for making a political football out of the issue.
Labour are warning that "beds in sheds" is not a solution to the housing crisis.
It's expected that Homeowners would be allowed build modular units of up to 45 square metres in their back garden, and potentially earn 14 thousand euro tax free for renting them out, according to the Sunday Independent.
Cllr Justin Warnock was one of the first elected representatives to suggest this initiative as a way of easing the housing crisis.
He says the idea will work for families in rural Ireland.

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