Residents ‘reserve right to judicial review’ over modular homes

A residents’ group may take legal action against Environment Minister Alan Kelly’s plans to build modular houses in its area, after claiming the site is already earmarked for long-delayed elderly care homes.
Residents ‘reserve right to judicial review’ over modular homes

The Drimnagh Residents Association issued the warning to Dublin City Council during a meeting at the Mansion House on Monday.

Under plans announced by Mr Kelly earlier this year, 500 modular houses will be built by next summer including 22 units to be opened before Christmas. The homes were meant to provide people at risk of homelessness with places to stay in a bid to address the deepening housing supply crisis.

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