Might be good idea to ring Tipperary county council and ask them what the situation is with their schemes etc. I found this on their website.
Action Plan for Social & Affordable Housing 2004-2008
The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has requested Local Authorities to prepare comprehensive Social and Affordable Housing Action Plans covering the next five years, on which the future allocation of housing resources by the Department will be made.
The Action Plan herewith relates to the administrative area of North Tipperary County Council, and the three Town Council areas of Nenagh, Thurles, and Templemore, and covers all housing services. An overview of the main thrust of the Action Plan is set out hereunder: