The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, have officially broken ground at the An Droichead Órga site in Inchicore. This significant Dublin City Council project is set to provide 578 new residences through a mixed-tenure approach, consisting of 441 cost rental units and 137 social homes, complemented by extensive public and community facilities.

Elliott Group has been tasked with the residential construction phase. Their initial contract covers the delivery of the first 478 properties alongside a community hub, a library, and a creche. The housing will be distributed across several apartment blocks featuring both shared public areas and private communal spaces for inhabitants.

Further enhancements to the neighbourhood, including a café, a supermarket, and various retail units, are scheduled to be completed under a separate development contract. Built to high energy performance and environmental specifications, the project will be EU Taxonomy compliant and carry Home Performance Index (HPI) certification.

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, said: "Today marks an important milestone for Inchicore and for Dublin City as a whole. The commencement of construction at An Droichead Órga represents years of collaboration, planning and engagement to realise a vision that places community, quality, and sustainability at its core. This development will not only deliver much‑needed homes but will also provide vital social infrastructure that will support everyday life in the area. It reflects the strong partnership between Dublin City Council, local residents and delivery partners in shaping a place that meets both present and future needs. I look forward to returning here as this site transforms into a thriving, integrated neighbourhood that reflects the character and ambition of Dublin 8."

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Minister James Browne TD added: "I am absolutely determined to address the housing challenges facing us. I understand the scale of the need, and this Government is responding. There is unprecedented investment in social and cost rental homes. I want to ensure that people can build secure futures in homes they can afford. Under our new Housing Action Plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities', we are working to deliver homes of all tenures to suit different people with different housing needs. 600 homes which will be provided here, and I know each one will have a massive impact for the families and individuals who will live here. That is what our work is all about and I am driving on with it to get home delivery going at the pace and scale we badly need."

Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council, noted that the project highlights how large-scale schemes on public land can successfully integrate essential facilities with high-quality housing. Assistant Chief Executive Mick Mulhern echoed these sentiments, thanking the local community for their engagement and stressing the importance of combining affordability with sustainable design.

Darragh Elliott, CEO of Elliott Group, commented: "Elliott Group are delighted to be selected as Dublin City Council's Construction delivery partner for the ambitious An Droichead Órga social and affordable residential scheme. For us this is about building affordable homes in partnership with Dublin City Council, our Design team, supply chain but also in conjunction with the very established community in Inchicore. One of our main goals on this project is to make a positive lasting impact in conjunction with the local community groups. Through modern methods of construction, we will ensure that the highest safety and quality standards are achieved. This approach also minimises time risks to ensure that the project is delivered on time to deliver much needed housing supply."

Councillor Deirdre Heney, Chairperson of the Housing and Social Inclusion Strategic Policy Committee, concluded by welcoming the project's role in addressing the housing needs of Dublin 8 while promoting social inclusion through new community infrastructure.