The Taoiseach has officially opened 20 new houses built in Ballymun as part of a regeneration project in the area.
The new homes in Shangan Crescent are specially designed three and four bedroom houses. Their construction has cost around €600m.
By the end of this year, 500 families will have moved from their flats, while by 2010, 10,000 residents will be living in their new homes.
All 2820 flats will have been demolished by that stage, including seven Ballymun towers.
Ballymun Regeneration Limited is also forging ahead with plans to build a new town which will include shops, offices, a leisure centre and private housing.
