At this week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting, councillors raised concerns about the availability of affordable housing in the area.

Cllr John O'Donoghue inquired about the council's plans for providing affordable housing options in Killarney.
In response, a council official outlined the ongoing efforts to deliver affordable housing in line with the government's ‘Housing for All’ strategy.
The council will assess potential projects on a case-by-case basis and submit suitable proposals to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for consideration under the Affordable Housing Fund.
Cllr Brendan Cronin sought an update on the council's application for the construction of an Affordable Housing Scheme in Killarney.
The official confirmed that the council is actively working with Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and developers to deliver housing targets and is exploring all available avenues to increase the supply of affordable homes.
Mayor Maura Healy-Rae inquired about the pre-allocation housing process, specifically the number of applicants awaiting property allocation and the timelines involved.
The official explained that the council utilises a Choice Based Letting (CBL) system for most housing allocations. However, exceptions are made for specific categories like disability and emergency situations.
The official acknowledged that delays can sometimes occur in securing keys to properties due to factors such as ongoing repairs, construction timelines for new developments, and unforeseen issues with turnkey acquisitions.
As of December 31, five properties in the Killarney Municipal District were allocated to applicants, with key-handover expected in the coming months.