To say the Government is under pressure in terms of its new housing plan would be something of an understatement. Nevertheless, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has been touting his €20bn Housing For All bill hard since its launch last Thursday. Instead, the figure will be 10% social housing, provided planning is granted on those lands between now and 2026. The Irish Examiner this week asked the department – three times – specifically whether it had taken such legal advice regarding the matter. Fianna Fáil Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has come under fire over the new housing plan and exemptions for developers.

Source: Irish Examiner September 09, 2021 05:26 UTC