Developers issued stern warning

DEVELOPERS have been warned legal action will be taken against them if they do not help provide more land for cheaper housing under an affordable homes strategy.

The head of the Affordable Homes Partnership Agency (AHPA), announced by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern last month, is aiming to provide 10,000 cheaper houses under the scheme. The organisation is chaired by former SIPTU president Des Geraghty.

“Land is the key to providing cheaper housing and if developers are hoarding it I am going to challenge them and if they do not cooperate then I will get the Government to take legal steps to force them,” said Mr Geraghty.