Who's Getting our Social Housing

The Irish Question Mini Podcast Series — No. 2Who is being allocated social and affordable housing in Louth?In this episode, Elaine is joined by Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane McGuinness to discuss his request for a breakdown, by nationality, of people allocated social and affordable housing by Louth County Council.We discuss why this information matters, the need for transparency, and how elected councillors can hold the council accountable on behalf of the communities they represent.We also examine the powers of local councillors. Have they lost influence over the decisions affecting their constituents? Where does decision making power now sit and can councillors get the information they need to do their jobs?Shane outlines his efforts to get answers for the people he represents. Whatever our political differences, asking questions and seeking clear, reliable figures is an essential part of public accountability.Watch the conversation and share your thoughts below. Should every council publish a breakdown of housing allocations based on nationality ?Subscribe to The Irish Question for more conversations about the issues affecting Ireland and our communities.#TheIrishQuestion #ElaineMullally #ShaneMcGuinness #SocialHousing #AffordableHousing #Louth #Transparency #LocalGovernment 00:00 Meet Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane03:38 Who Really Controls Planning and Housing?09:45 Who’s Getting Social Housing? The Data Debate14:58 Immigration, Citizenship and Housing Priority20:53 Speaking Out: Would Shane Leave Fianna Fáil?25:38 The Presidential Election and Maria Steen