NESC calls for more flexible rent controls and brownfield development incentives

Micheál Martin to update Cabinet on National Economic and Social Council report focused on improving compact growth in Ireland 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Marina Depot in Cork last Friday as work continued on more than 600 new affordable homes in the Cork Docklands, delivered by the LDA in partnership with Cork City Council, and Glenveagh Properties. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM

The Government should provide more flexible rent controls, review incentives for brownfield site development, and increase building density, a new report has said.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will update Cabinet on Tuesday with the findings of the latest report from the National Economic and Social Council, focused on improving compact growth in Ireland.