Construction work has started on one of the biggest housing developments in the state.
1,200 homes with a building energy rating of A are due to the delivered on a phased basis by homebuilder Glenveagh at the 32 acre site in Donabate in North County Dublin.
The first phase of 432 affordable, private, cost rental, and social homes at Balmoston is due to be completed within two years.
The development will also include community, sports and recreational facilities.
A portion of the overall site will be made available as a public space.
"As we work towards achieving the targets outlined under the Housing For All plan, developments such as this will alleviate some of the pressure on the housing market and provide quality and sustainable homes for families, young people and the wider community," Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien said at the sod-turning at Balmoston.
"This is a landmark partnership for the community of Donabate and Portrane, and through continued and ongoing collaboration between Glenveagh and Fingal County Council, we have gotten to a place where we can now deliver 1,200 energy-efficient, sustainable, and high-quality homes for over 3000 people, alongside a world-class hub of recreational and sporting facilities for the people of Donabate, Portrane and the entire community," Stephen Garvey, Chief Executive of Glenveagh said.
