A Westmeath councillor says too many people are falling through the cracks.
A new review of income eligibility for social housing is being described as "long overdue".
Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke says too many people can't afford private rental accommodation, but are earning too much to qualify for social housing.
The Fianna Fáil rep says the nationwide Department of Housing review is welcome, and its findings need to be implemented immediately:
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