A Tipperary TD says the government is not tackling the housing problem in the right way.
The lack of building since the economic downturn has led to a significant shortfall in the number of houses available in the rental sector – both private and local authority.
Since 2011 €30 million has been spent purchasing houses from the private sector in Tipperary to supplement the housing stock.
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However Fianna Fáil Deputy Jackie Cahill feels it would have been cheaper to build than buy.
