That's according to councillor Aisling Moran.
Laois County Council is paying mortgages for houses they won’t own.
That’s the concern of one councillor, who says the local authority is signing 25 year leases and making payments on homes that will end up being owned by approved housing bodies.
Aisling Moran says the council needs to start building its own housing and not rely on external bodies.
The Fine Gael rep says it would be more economical and would see more people housed:
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Gardai carried out the seizure in Athlone on Wednesday.
Uisce Eireann Submits Planning Permission For Midlands Water Supply Project
Construction will start in 2028 once approved by An Comisiúin Pleanála.
GOAL Mile Returns To The Midlands For 2025
€750,000 was raised for GOAL’s programmes last year.
High Court Warns Crackdown on Court Disruptions
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Man Jailed Over Westmeath Defilement Case
The 23 year old man pleaded guilty to defilement of a child.
Coillte Opens Applications for 2026 Forestry Scholarship
Laois SETU student, Evan McSpadden is among the current scholars.
European Parliament Backs Initiative On Safe Abortion Access
1.2 million European citizens signed the proposal.
Man Arrested In Laois On Outstanding Warrant Following Public Tip-Off
He has since been charged.
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IDA Improve Number Of Investments In 2025
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Housing Commencements Rise In Midlands
Westmeath has seen the biggest surge compared to this time last year.
Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Push HSE For Set Timeline On Reinstating Services
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Emergency Services Attending Scene Of Westmeath Crash
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Taoiseach Under Pressure As Fianna Fáil Discontent Grows
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Thousands Of Farmers Descend On Brussels To Oppose Mercosur Trade Deal
The IFA President is one those taking part.
Calls Made For Greater Police Presence In Offaly Town
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Quarter Of Residents In Laois IPAS Centre Granted Permission To Stay In Ireland
The inspection took place at Didean Portlaoise in September.
Man Arrested After Attack On Offaly Garda Station
The incident took place around 8am this morning.
Gardaí Investigating Criminal Damage At Midlands Pharmacy
The incident took place in the early hours of this morning.
