Dublin city councillors have approved a deal that will see 80% of housing at O'Devaney Gardens being used for social and affordable homes. This evening's vote comes after developer Bartra Capital and council officials agreed to increase the number of social homes by 30%. Councillors had been fighting for improved terms in recent weeks after the vote on the original plan was postponed a month ago. Labour councillor Alison Gilliland says tonight's vote is a positive for the council and the development of the North Circular Road site. Speaking before this evening's vote, Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick said: "For the first time there will be an affordable rental scheme on the site, there will 824 residential units.

Source: Irish Examiner November 04, 2019 22:18 UTC