Taoiseach hits out at State agencies for being 'possessive' of land that could be used for housing

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Office of Public Works had been working in 'good faith' to identify vacant public lands and properties across the country, but he added 'there tends to be a possessive attitude by agencies and departments'. Picture: David Keane.

The Taoiseach has hit out at State agencies and Government Departments for being "possessive" of land that could be used to build houses on.

Micheál Martin said vacant State-owned sites must now be used to provide housing for young people looking for a first home.