Increasing the scope of land for acquisition was also muted by a local councillor this week.
Streamlining the planning process and increasing the scope of land for acquisition are two ways Offaly County Council could achieve its housing targets.
Fine Gael's John Clendennen says increasing the private housing stock would reduce demand for council accommodation and alleviate pressure on the housing authority.
Under the government's Housing For All strategy, the local authority aims to build 463 council houses before 2026, 77% of which are already approved for development.
Councillor Clendennen thinks proactive steps need to be taken to achieve this:
Westmeath School Team Aiming To Fly Irish Flag In STEM Racing
Down Syndrome Centre Midlands To Mark 10th Anniversary
Former Laois Post Office Gets Green Light To Convert To Café
Water Safety Laois Recruiting Volunteers
Midlands Teen Caught Driving on M7
Planning Sought For Redevelopment Of Offaly Pub
Midlands Sees Surge In House Prices
Westmeath Lake Drives Surge In Murmuration Tourism
Man Jailed For Role In Midlands Cannabis Grow Operation
Midlands Farmers Warn Of Potential Food Rise Costs Due To Strait Closure
Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre
High Court Rules Enoch Burke's Transfer To Castlerea Lawful
Disqualified Driver Caught For DUI In Laois
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions
Westmeath Town Set For Major Job Boost
History Of Westmeath Lake explored in new Documentary Series
Public Garda Appeal Over Missing Offaly Man
Revenue Seize Over €4m Of Contraband
Joint Water Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Saint Patrick's Day
Laois Offaly Gardai Launch Speed Reduction Campaign