Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
410. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the affordable housing at a location (details supplied) will be open for applicants; how individuals can go about applying for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39563/23]
View answerThe regeneration of Poolbeg West is an important step in the transformation of the Dublin Docklands area, with the potential to provide for 3,500 homes. A novel condition of the planning scheme for the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone, is the requirement that a further 15% of approved homes across the SDZ should be social and affordable homes, in addition to the 10% statutory social housing requirement under Part V arrangements.
The developers are engaging with Dublin City Council regarding the provision of the 10% Part V social housing in the first phase which involves 570 apartments.
My Department has been working with Dublin City Council and the developers of the Poolbeg SDZ area to progress an agreement on the delivery of the additional social and affordable housing in this first phase, subject to the SDZ requirements and value for money considerations.
In regard to the timing of the availability of housing on the site, this will be largely determined by the progress of the development. It is estimated that construction of the first phase will take 28 months to complete.
