Mayo County Council's housing director Tom Gilligan faced backlash after suggesting a 'boycott' of holiday home owners in a controversial email. Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the proposition as illegal and divisive, calling for collaboration in tackling housing challenges. Gilligan later clarified that the email was intended for internal discussion only, aiming to explore complex housing issues, while the Council emphasized it did not represent formal policy. The incident has highlighted tensions in housing policy discussions, particularly regarding the impact of holiday homes on local communities.
Mayo County Council's housing director Tom Gilligan's controversial email on holiday homes sparked criticism, stating that such a boycott would create division and is potentially illegal.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin criticized the proposal, emphasizing the need for unity and collaboration in addressing housing issues, rather than creating divisions between homeowners and holiday home owners.
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