Tom Gilligan, Mayo County Council's director of services, advocated for a community-led boycott against non-resident property owners, emphasizing the necessity for permanent homes. His statement, 'we need homes for people, not just for seasons,' underscored the importance of providing stable housing instead of temporary options. An internal controversy erupted as a senior council official was instructed to stop commenting on the issue but continued despite several requests, leading to turmoil within the council regarding the appropriateness of the boycott and the official’s stance.
Tom Gilligan, a director of services in Mayo, emphasized the need for permanent housing solutions, stating 'we need homes for people, not just for seasons'.
An internal conflict arose when a senior council official proposed a boycott against holiday-home owners, which led to directives asking him to cease comments.
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