Labour has labelled the latest findings of defects and failures to comply with building regulations on a significant affordable housing project in Dublin as 'concerning'.

The Oscar Traynor Road site in Coolock, which is expected to deliver 853 high-quality new build homes, was paused due to the discovery of various issues following inspections by Dublin City Council's (DCC) Building Control, and Labour believes this highlights worrying deficiencies in the supervision and standards of one of the country's largest developers, Glenveagh.

Labour Party Group Leader on Dublin City Council, Councillor Darragh Moriarty, raised his concerns on the project.

"Any failure to meet basic building standards on a site as significant as the Oscar Traynor development is concerning," he said.

"This is one of the largest housing projects in the country, intended to deliver much-needed affordable homes in the middle of a housing crisis.

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"The fact that inadequate building standards were not flagged until DCC Building Control carried out inspections raises serious questions about the supervision and oversight by Glenveagh prior to this intervention.

"Even more concerning is that the public only became aware of this issue because it was leaked. The lack of transparency is unacceptable when we are talking about a development that should set the gold standard for affordable housing projects."

He continued: "We need to ensure every home built on this site is of the highest quality, offering safety, security, and value to those who will live there. Anything less would be an insult to the thousands of families waiting for housing."

Councillor Moriarty also called on Dublin City Council to clarify the extent of the defects and provide assurances that every measure will be taken to ensure the project is brought back on track without compromising on quality.

"I have asked council management how concerned they are about these issues and whether the supervision by Glenveagh prior to inspections was inadequate," said Councillor Moriarty.

"Developers must be held to account. These homes need to be built properly, without cutting corners, and we must have full transparency on how this situation will be resolved.

"This project is vital, but it must be delivered to the highest possible standards. The Labour Party will continue to press for accountability and oversight to ensure no further delays and no compromise on quality."

He added: "We must get this right and ensure solutions are found in a timely manner, so families can move into safe, affordable homes as soon as possible."