Serious concerns have been raised after less than 50% of housing assessment forms for Dublin have been returned.

Only 10,000 forms have been received before 27 July deadline.

Sinn Féin Dublin City Councillor Noeleen Reilly said she has a "huge concern" from the outset about the process.

She said: "I have dealt with people in the past that have been removed from the housing list because they did not receive the form or the council did not get it back from the applicant.

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"The Council are going to send out the form again to those who haven't returned it so it is vitally important that all those on the housing waiting list who wish to remain on it return that form as soon as possible.

"I would have concerns for those families who have moved in the last five years and may not even be aware that this assessment is taking place.

"The council need to ensure no one is taken off the list that is in need of housing and all effort must be made to ensure the housing needs assessment is accurate."

(CD/MH)