SDLP MLA Richie McPhillips says demand for social housing in Fermanagh-south Tyrone is “greatly outweighing supply”, particularly in areas such as Irvinestown. 
“Irvinestown in particular is suffering from a lack of social housing provision,” Mr. McPhillips said, during Question Time with Communities Minister Paul Givan.
“Can the Minister outline any plans that he has for the Irvinestown area and give assurances that he will instruct the Housing Executive to urgently undertake a review of the area?” he asked.
“I will be happy to take that issue up on the Member’s behalf in respect of Irvinestown,” replied Minister Givan, adding: “It is the Housing Executive that ultimately needs to look at these areas and work with housing associations to deliver social housing.”
He said it is his Department’s desire to deliver social homes over the period of this Assembly and described the target as “challenging and ambitious.”
“Of course, Fermanagh and South Tyrone will be an area where we will want to deliver new homes,” said Minister Givan.