Eleven families in Enniscorthy are to receive the keys to their new homes in coming weeks, according to Minister Paul Kehoe.

Ten of the apartments are two bedded, while the remainder is a one bed unit. All of the units are based at Templehill, Templeshannon.

“Earlier today, I received confirmation from Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy that the 11 apartments will leased to Wexford County Council for a period of 20 years,” Minister Kehoe told WexfordToday.com.

The move is part of the Social Housing Leasing Scheme aimed at reducing the number of families on waiting lists.

 The estimated completion date is the first quarter of 2020, however, there is a possiblity of an earlier date. “This is a welcome development from the Department of Housing. I want to see these sort of arrangements increase over the coming months so as to address the issue of housing in Enniscorthy,” concluded Minister Kehoe.