Fine Fáil Councillor and DLR Cathaoirleach Shay Brennan said the aim was to balance the urgent housing needs of local families with “value for money”. This removes a long term cost from the DLR.”The Herbert Hill apartment complex pictured during buliding works over the summer. Photograph: James Forde/The Irish TimesMr Brennan acknowledged that it was unfortunate the council was leasing from “a foreign cuckoo fund” but his immediate priority was finding housing for homeless families. He said: “We would argue that Herbert Hill should be taken into public ownership and the council should renegotiate the contract and just outright buy it. “When you get a council house it’s your forever home; you can expect to live out your days in that dwelling.

Source: The Irish Times December 07, 2019 17:03 UTC