Homes deal ‘could have been better’
AN extra 550 social and affordable homes are to be included in the Poolbeg SDZ development bringing the total to 900 out of 3,500 properties.
The move was welcomed by Sinn Fein but party councillor Daithi Doolan said “it could have been much better”.
He added: “Sinn Fein proposed a further 100 senior citizens’ homes, bringing the total to 1,000.
“Unfortunately the combined votes of Labour, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail reduced that to 900.
“The original commitment by Minister Coveney of 620 social and affordable houses was never a runner.
“It was only by standing firm on our commitment that we were able to greatly increase this.”