Irish Examiner view: Limerick decision shows lack of leadership amid our housing crisis

It is dispiriting that the ESB and Department of the Environment will not transfer Rosbrien Rd site to the Land Development Agency

Given the housing crisis, it was particularly disappointing to learn of the loss of a site in Limerick that might have accommodated up to 410 houses. Picture: Denis Scannell/Irish Examiner

Given the hardship being generated by the ongoing housing and accommodation crisis, it was particularly dispiriting this week to learn of the loss of a site in Limerick that might have accommodated up to 410 houses.

The disappointment was compounded by the involvement of State agencies in the loss of the 5.3 hectare site, located at Rosbrien in Limerick.