As the government blocks funding for major social-housing projects, FF and FG councillors point fingers at ministers
As many as 1,325 social homes in Dublin city are at an advanced stage, with planning granted – but now with no clear funding.
Developers are not the only option in town when it comes to building houses, particularly on local authority-owned land.
It’s a rare cross-party consensus: councillors say it’s often taking Garda too long to respond.
Dublin City Council is set to discuss options today for working with private players to build homes on several council-owned plots. Councillors are wary of public-private partnerships and intent on construction of social and affordable housing.