Show Notes
Aidan Crowley hears from a special report by Caoimhín Rowland on the number of people in the county facing eviction and their experiences in the private rental market in Mayo ahead of upcoming legislation.
Dr. Richard Martin offers a positive counterpoint with CSO figures revealing better-than-expected 2025 home completion numbers.
Tanaiste Simon Harris excoriates local authorities, including Mayo County Council, for their failure to collect revenue from the derelict sites levy.
While a solution is not forthcoming, there is an in-depth discussion on what is impacting the lives of many people in Mayo when it comes to housing.
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