Crisis conditions in public housing are generally associated with deprived inner city areas, but they are also found where least expected. Seán Ó Méalóid reports on poor housing conditions in the Dublin suburb of Dun Laoghaire.

Report shows small yachts and boats in Dun Laoghaire harbour.

Dun Laoghaire town.

Substandard council flat in Glasthule.

Interview with Patrick Vaughan, tenant, on the effect the housing conditions have on tenants, most of whom are elderly.

Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire.

The toilet of another house, which has no bath or shower.

Interview with tenant, Esther Fagan.

Interview with Valerie Bowe, Dun Laoghaire Housing Action Group, who says that ten per cent of substandard housing in Ireland is in Dun Laoghaire.

Interview with Patrick Vaughan.

The reporter is Seán Ó Méalóid.

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