The new developments will include 52 homes at The Miles, Clonakilty, 50 houses at Poundhill, Skibbereen, and another 50 in Oakwood, Macroom.

The housing charity Tuath is set to acquire the development, which Conor McGregor has invested in.

Almost 120 families will be housed in a development announced yesterday in Dublin, putting a dent in the growing homelessness crisis in the capital.

Major concerns have been raised about an apartment complex in Dublin after building defects were uncovered following the recent spell of bad weather.