The Land Development Agency (LDA) is set to construct more than 560 cost-rental apartments on the site of the former Ballymun shopping centre in north Dublin.
The development will comprise three residential blocks ranging from six to 12 storeys in height, transforming a prominent vacant plot into a significant housing supply addition.
The project underscores the state's continued push to expand the cost-rental model, a mechanism designed to provide homes at rents below market rates while ensuring long-term affordability.
By targeting the Ballymun area, the LDA is addressing a specific geographic need in Dublin's northside, where demand for accessible housing remains high.
This development aligns with broader efforts to increase housing stock through public-led initiatives.
The focus on cost-rental units reflects a strategic shift toward sustainable, long-term rental solutions rather than one-off social housing placements.