Construction has commenced on a new housing development in north Dublin following an official sod-turning event today (February 28).

Walls Construction, on behalf of the Land Development Agency (LDA), began works on over 400 homes in Clongriffin as part of the initial phase of the planned Clongriffin Town/ Cluain Ghrífín development, which is the largest state housing project currently planned and will ultimately involve a new community of more than 2,000 homes in addition to new facilities, amenities, services and commercial premises.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne, Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain, and Chief Executive of the LDA John Coleman turned the sod on the development.

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John Coleman, Chief Executive of the Land Development Agency, said: "This is a major development for the LDA and the provision of State-owned affordable housing. This site is superbly located and has the potential to deliver not just new homes, but a new community and a new town.

"While phase one is being completed, we will continue to advance plans for the surrounding areas to deliver much-needed homes and community services and amenities. I would like to thank the Taoiseach and Minister Browne for joining us to turn the sod and for the Government's ongoing support for the LDA's work."

During this initial development phase, Walls Construction will build 408 high-quality, A-rated one, two and three-bed apartments in two blocks ranging in height from three to seven storeys.

Landscaped courtyard gardens, a roof terrace, a 1,433 square metre public park and a creche will also be delivered, while community and cultural spaces will be provided on the ground floors of both apartment blocks. A new street called Market Street will be fully pedestrianised and has been designed to host an outdoor market and community events.

All of the apartments will be made available as cost rental and social homes, with the first units due to be delivered in early 2027.

Click here for further information on the Clongriffin development.