41 social homes still empty as Co Wicklow project mired in ‘unending snagging'
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Residents in Greystones have expressed frustration at the ongoing delay in the release of the long-awaited Cois Droichid housing scheme by Wicklow County Council, which was due to be completed and allocated by the second quarter of 2024.
The issue was raised once more at the April meeting of Greystones Municipal District by Councillor Stephen Stokes, when he referred to the 'lack of progress' with the 41 homes, and said he understood from the previous meeting that the allocation of the houses was ready to go as soon as the Building Control Management System issues were addressed.
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