Opposition parties defend voting against 1,200-home development

The plan for the Ballymastone site in north Dublin will provide 238 social houses and 238 affordable homes. File picture

Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats have defended their decision to vote against a development of 1,200 homes in Donabate, Co Dublin.

The plan for the Ballymastone site in north Dublin passed the council's meeting on Tuesday by 31 votes to nine, with just Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, and Independents voting against.