More than 20 social houses in Louth refused in three months
By Faye Dorgan
Published 8th Nov 2023, 13:33 GMT
MORE THAN 20 people refused social houses in Louth in a three month period.
24 social housing applicants refused accommodation offered to them by Louth County Council between May 1 and August 31 this year.
The reasons for refusals varied, with six of the 24 noting that they “did not want to live in the area”.
Other examples of reasons cited were “too small”, “does not like the look of the place and wants more than one bed”, “medical reasons”, “too far from bus station” and “no garden for grandchildren”.
This information was granted via a Freedom of Information request and no personal or identifiable details of applicants in question were disclosed.