Affordable housing bill passes through Dáil

The housing minister said the bill paves the way for cost-rental and affordable purchase schemes, the likes of which have not been seen in Ireland

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has welcomed the passing of the Affordable Housing Bill. File Image

The new Affordable Housing Bill will open up home-ownership to those who would have previously found it out of reach.

So said Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien, speaking after the Dáil passed the bill by a margin of 101 to 8.