On Air Now

The Breakfast Show

6:00am - 9:00am

  • 045 901 490
  • 0833-979797

Now Playing

Hozier

Too Sweet

Challanges Facing Older Renters In Kildare Highlighted

Over 25% of those on social housing lists are over 50.

Older people in Kildare and across the country face unique challenges if they lose their private rented homes.

That is according to the charity that supports vulnerable older people, ALONE.

More than a quarter of those on social housing lists are over 50, and with fixed income such as pensions, many could find it impossible to find a new home in the private rental market.

ALONE CEO Sean Moynihan said the Government needs to plan for the needs of an ageing population.

More from Local News

Stay tuned to Kfm!

Get the Kfm Apps for you phone, tablet or smart speaker...

Kfm Kildare Weather

  • Wed

    Sunny intervals

    9°C

  • Thu

    Sunny

    8°C

  • Fri

    Sunny

    6°C

  • Sat

    Sunny intervals

    6°C