Council Says Attic Conversions Not 'Practical' for Overcrowded Louth Social Housing - 27/02/2026
Louth County Council have said it will not provide attic conversions to alleviate overcrowded social housing units. It comes after Sinn Féin councillor for Dundalk/Carlingford Fiona Mhic Concoille tabled a motion at the February meeting of Louth County Council for the local authority to examine the feasibility of converting attics in council-owned houses. Councillor Mhic Conchoille said the move would act as a "practical and cost-effective means of increasing bedroom capacity for existing tenant families". She said such attic conversions are estimated to cost in the region of €30,000-€50,000…
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