Seanad debates
Wednesday, 20 November 2002
Housing Grants: Motion.
It is clear that, apart from these schemes, the house building industry is also responding to the need for more affordable housing with an increased supply coming on stream, particularly in the greater Dublin area. There have recently been some innovative schemes developed between local authorities, particularly in the greater Dublin area, and private builders. Fingal County Council has schemes in Mulhuddart and the surrounding area – one has over 700 units and the mix is about 400 affordable, 100 social and up to 200 private homes. That mix, which is far better than what could have been achieved under Part V, is the way forward. It is a pity that builders did not work at this before the big stick of Part V came into force. The scheme in Mulhuddart also has a community centre and child care facility.
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