A Modular Housing Demonstration Project to help homeless families has officially opened in Dublin.

The six modular units on East Wall Road, all include two bedroom units, kitchen and living room space, storage facilities and bathrooms.

All of the units are designed to accommodate family living.

The participating modular housing providers include: Skyclad; Modular Homes Ireland; Spacebox; Roankabin; Portakabin and MOM Services Limited.

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Cathal Morgan, Director of Dublin Region Homeless Executive, said: "We feel that modular housing is capable of responding to the housing needs of homeless households who are currently accommodated in commercial hotels throughout the Dublin Region. If the proposed use of modular homes is agreed and supported, the Dublin local authorities will engage with all relevant stakeholders and with Central Government to consider procurement and provision at a scale required to effectively address family homelessness in Dublin."

(CD/LM)