Councillor warns that restrictions on Local Authorities purchasing properties will force more into homelessness

A Leitrim Councillor has expressed his frustration with a ban that is currently being imposed on the Local Authorities from purchasing any properties that become available in their respective areas. Cllr Padraig Fallon described such moves as ‘ridiculous’ as the housing crisis continues to grow in severity in Leitrim and across the Country. The Sinn Fein elected representative raised the matter yesterday at the January meeting of Leitrim Co Council.  Cllr Fallon says such moves are increasing the prospect of more families becoming homeless in the future