Concern over rising incidence of arson attacks on private homes across Kildare
'There have been many instances of mistaken identity'
Information is being sought about arson attacks on local authority homes across Kildare.
Independent councillor Bill Clear has asked KCC to provide information about how many housing units have been damaged as a result of arson attacks in recent years in the Naas area.
“I’m aware of a number of arson attacks and in at least one case near Naas it was a case of mistaken identity and there have been many cases where dwellings were targeted by mistake,” said Cllr Clear.
He also said that incidents have also taken place in west Kildare, including Allenwood.
“This is becoming quite prevalent and I want to find out if the houses involved are council-owned,” he added.
Many houses in KCC-built estates in the county have been bought out by tenants and are no longer owned by the council.