Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have seen indicative prices from the lead agency. They show that none of the 70% would be affordable to single-income households and only the smallest of the one-bedroom and two-bedroom units may be affordable to couples without children under the Government's affordable lending criteria.

I have written to the Minister on behalf of five Deputies from five political parties representing the constituency asking him to meet us to see whether a resolution can be found. The 70% will not be affordable. The Adamstown development is also receiving LIHAF funding, and its homes range from €320,000 to €450,000. Shackleton Park, the nearest residential housing development, is being built beside Kilcarbery. Homes there range from €320,000 to €500,000. There is no new development anywhere close to this area where decently sized family homes are being sold for less than €300,000. Small apartments may be priced at €280,000 or €290,000. In the agreement that has been proposed for elected members to approve, no price has been agreed. Therefore, if this housing development proceeds as proposed, these houses will be beyond the reach of many within one, two or three years thanks to house price inflation. That is not a sensible use of public land. We are asking the Minister to work constructively with us, the elected members and council officials to ensure that not only do we get the much-needed social housing, but also homes that working families can afford.

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