The affordable housing scheme qualification criteria originally excluded 14 counties from accessing its support.

The Council hopes to put a significant dent in the social housing list in te next four years.

According to Councillor Warnock, the limits don't match the reality of people's needs.

Longford is one of 14 counties that will not qualify for the supports contained in the housing for all plan.

Expectations have been dashed that the Affordable Housing scheme will be rolled out in Longford

Hundreds of families across the country had been hoping they would finally be able to look forward to buying their own homes under the Housing for All plans

The housing strategy announced this afternoon is being hailed as the means to solve the housing and rent crisis across the country

The housing strategy which will be published later today will outline government plans to build social, affordable and cost rental properties over the next decade