Westmeath County Council
Posted: Aug 28, 2024 / By: elaine.byrne@housingagency.ieLocal authorities (otherwise known as city or county council’s) in Ireland are responsible for the provision of public services and facilities such as housing, planning, roads, environmental protection, fire services etc.
They are the main providers of social housing support for people who cannot afford their own accommodation. Social housing support includes local authority housing and the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). You must make an application to the local authority if you wish to receive social housing supports.