University of Galway lecturer says once-off rural housing must continue for communities to develop

November 10, 2024 | 6:11 pm

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Once-off rural housing must continue in rural Ireland, provided it’s sustainable.

That’s according to Tomás Finn, a lecturer in History at the University of Galway.

Last year an expert panel called on the Government to place new restrictions on one-off housing developments in rural Ireland, after reviewing the 2018 National Planning Framework.

However, the latest draft of the document reaffirms supports for once-off rural housing.

Mr. Finn, who has recently co-edited a book entitled ‘Inside Rural Ireland’, says once-off housing is important for rural communities to prosper:

 

 

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