A charity in Opus Dei, the conservative Catholic organisation, is advancing plans to build hundreds of apartments in south Dublin in a project property industry figures believe has a potential value of €120 million. Glenavy Educational Foundation, which supports Opus Dei activities, is preparing to seek fast-track planning approval to develop a 4.67-acre site at Nullamore House in Milltown. Opus Dei, which claims “circa 500” members in Ireland, had a university residence for its members at Nullamore House for many years. He said Glenavy supports charitable activities “inspired by” Opus Dei, including the provision of facilities for religious education. Property owners can seek fast-track planning approval from the board for housing projects comprising more than 100 units until next February.

Source: The Irish Times May 08, 2021 04:00 UTC