State lands freed up in five counties for cheaper housing

STATE lands are being made available in five counties for the completion of the Government’s current target of 10,000 affordable houses, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern announced yesterday.

And legislation is being brought before the Oireachtas to enable those purchasing affordable housing to borrow from banks and building societies.

“We are using significant State assets, in the form of land, to help those people who want to own a home but face affordability problems. This is another clear example of how we can work together to address the real concerns of ordinary people. The main objective now is to move on and get these houses built,” he said.