Demand for social housing remains high, but the elected members of Westmeath County Council are up in arms over some unruly and problematic existing tenants who, Monday’s meeting (29 March) was told, do not appreciate the homes they have obtained.
Such tenants are engaging in ongoing anti-social behaviour, are involved in drugs and also contributing to a growing problem regarding illegal dumping and hoarding household waste – which is now costing the Council between €300,000 and €400,000 per year to rectify.
