Affordable Housing Bill to go before Cabinet today

Concern that bill risks driving up house prices

The minister said the bill aims to empower the Land Development Agency to build affordable homes on State-owned land.

The Affordable Housing Bill that risks driving up house prices is to be presented to Cabinet for approval today.

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien hopes to see the bill passed by the Oireachtas in time for the summer recess. His spokesperson confirmed that they will seek to have the legislation go through "as soon as possible".