“Without more zoned land, we won’t be able to build at the level that’s required to meet the housing demand in this country,” Mr O’Flynn said. Last year, minister for housing James Browne wrote to all local authorities and instructed them to zone significantly more land for housing. Mr O’Flynn said any new land zoned by local authorities needed to pass a viability test and be made available in the short term. The Cork-based developer called for a national audit of local authorities to examine whether they are taking the government’s instructions seriously. Mr O’Flynn said the Government should deliver emergency legislation to force local authorities to zone land.

Source: Irish Examiner March 24, 2026 10:35 UTC