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Affordable housing on State land to be put on a statutory basis

23/10/2020

 
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has recently received Cabinet approval for new provisions which will ensure that there is a statutory obligation to deliver affordable housing on State land. 
This provision will be contained in the legislation to establish the Land Development Agency (LDA) on a primary statutory footing. 
Minister O’Brien has published an updated General Scheme of the LDA Bill, which reflects the pre-legislative scrutiny process previously undertaken by the Oireachtas and the commitments on the LDA included in the Programme for Government.
Commenting Minister O’Brien said, “State owned lands are one of our most valuable resources and it is my intention that they will be a key part of the solution to quickly deliver affordable homes across the country through the LDA.
“The LDA has an immediate focus on managing the State’s own lands to develop new homes, and regenerate under-utilised sites. It is currently working on nine initial sites, including their flagship partnership with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council which will see 597 homes delivered in Shanganagh.
“It’s expected that 4,000 homes will be delivered across their other sites with a pipeline of further sites being developed. The LDA is also engaged in urban regeneration master planning initiatives with Limerick City and Galway City Councils and is also engaging with other City Councils.
“As a further demonstration of the Government’s commitment to supporting the LDA, €65 million was allocated in Budget 2021 and a further investment of €1.25 billion will be made by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) from 2021 onwards.
“My Department is working closely with the Office of the Attorney General to draft the LDA Bill, with a view to bringing this forward to the Oireachtas as a matter of priority,” he concluded.

ENDS

Link to updated General Scheme of the LDA Bill: https://www.housing.gov.ie/sites/default/files/publications/files/regulatory_impact_analysis_land_development_agency_general_scheme_of_bil.pdf
The LDA was established as a State agency under secondary legislation in September 2018. The main objectives of the LDA, include:
  • driving strategic land assembly to ensure the sustainable development of new and regenerated communities well-served by essential services;
  • providing homes for affordable purchase, cost rental and social housing;
  • putting in place appropriate mechanisms and collaborative structures between public and other bodies to develop public lands and other lands; and
  • advising the Minister and the Government on matters relating to the management and use of public lands.
The LDA will operate as a national centre of expertise, working with and supporting local authorities, public bodies and other interests, to harness public lands as catalysts to stimulate regeneration and wider investment and to achieve compact, sustainable growth.

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Darragh O'Brien TD


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Darragh O'Brien TD
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2

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T:  01-6183802

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At present, and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am not holding my regular meetings across our towns and villages in North County Dublin. However, both I and my office are happy to speak to you and assist you with any issues you may have.

For all housing, planning or heritage related queries please don’t hesitate to contact:
Email: minister@housing.gov.ie
Phone: 01-8882000
Postal address: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Custom House, Dublin 1, D01 W6X0
 
For all constituency related queries please don’t hesitate to contact:
Email: Darragh.obrien@oireachtas.ie
Phone: 01-6183802
Postal address: Dáil Éireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
 



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