@jamesdecay: I think they want housing that is suitable for the surrounding area.

@jamesdecay: nimbyism

@jamesdecay: you missed the last point :not in my back yard!

Have you seen the new UCD apartments, fast track planning …ridiculous!

@limofax: looks like houses beside it, like most areas of dublin, so just continue that mistake yeah?

@limofax: what does that mean? We can never build over 2 story’s?

@James Wallace: not at all. But only certain areas should be designated for high rise, like the docks and certain sections of the inner city. That would be normal practice in most cities. Building nine storey blocks ( two stories higher than the Mater hospital) in the middle of an area that is all two story houses will look out of place. Not to mind the bland architectural style they will no doubt use. Tall blocks in the right areas can be done well. Sandyford, Dundrum, bushy park are good examples. Politicians are now trying to use the housing crisis ( governments fault) to fast track ridiculous housing schemes to maximize profits for their donors. If they were serious about the housing crisis they could ban Air b’nb’s.

@jamesdecay: selfish people who only care about themselves

@Marc Power: all

The developers sent in one application – which was approved- and have now issued a completely different set of plans. The housing they propose is mostly 1 bed & 2 apts unsuitable for affordable family living. Probably more suited to student single worker rental market.
The houses they have built were originally priced too expensive.

No matter what happens, something will be built in this backyard, it is preferable that the right thing is built.

The height restriction was 19 meters, the proposal includes 2 new ones at 25 meters – 33% above the limit.

@Whoswho:
You do know that the council will get at least Thirty of these?

@Catalanista: Barcelona is a kip.

@Thomas Sheridan: Hmm I lived in Dublin for 3 years and I’ve lived in Barcelona for 4 years, care to explain your opinion or have you only seen the ‘theme park version’ of the city filled with tourists? Just as the overpriced tourist trap Temple Bar is not representative of Ireland neither are the Ramblas. Have you spoken to any of the locals? Better weather, way better healthcare, bilingual city, good food, plenty of culture. Spain’s bad reputation is mainly due to the tourists. Were you too busy drinking cheap wine maybe you didn’t even set foot out of the pub

@Whoswho: That’s all very well and good and it just about works for the timebeing but could you imagine if other capital cities around the world thought the same? No London, NY, HK. I think certain neighbourhoods should be knocked down, people should be rehoused and then avenues and metro lines could be built easier to make the city more efficient, that’s what the Paris and Barcelona did. I know it’s a terribly unpopular idea but it was a success for future generations

@Patrick Nolan: Sorry – the council is not guaranteed any amount of apartments if you actually understood the process. They can give a separate site or just give the council money. Please educate yourself before trying to make a valid point

@Catalanista: My sister lives outside Valencia during the summer. She did her Erasmus year there, in 1995 i think… Its about the same size as Dublin, population wise.Since then, the Spanish local authorities have built 5 metro lines, a ringroad motorway, motorway access to the centre from north, south and west, and several museums and parks. Why is this viable? The population density is higher. And Valencia has a historic centre that puts Dublin to shame, so the constraints aren’t an issue either…

@Whoswho: are you for real? there are 9 storey apartments already in Dublin 4 and more being constructed. The new ones are right in the middle of D4 and are surrounded by older and nicer houses than in Glasnevin. Real not on my doorstop mentality.

@Shane Hughes: politicians are elected by people: we have the politicians we deserve :(

@Dave Thomas: Well 10% will get designated as social housing no matter what they cost.

@Shane Corry: social housing has to be part of the solution and a building program, unless you want a permanent homelessness crises.

@Shane Hughes: Did you read the article??? No guarantee social apartments will be built!

@Whoswho:
If not they have to provide alternative housing.

@John Cummins: The builder has not said there will be any social housing as part of the build so please actually read the article before making a comment. What do you mean a couple should not take a 3/4 bed house? People do not have to buy a property based on your ideas of what type of property they should live in. There is already enough apartments in the city. We need Social houses! This is not it and should not proceed!

@Whoswho: funnily enough I did read it.
So you think the council should continue building 3 to 4 bed houses increasing urban sprawl and using them for social housing even though it hasn’t worked. In fact the issue is getting worse. Or should they use dense housing like apartments , like almost every other city in the world, which would have lower rents, common facilities and are easier to control.
There are no where near enough apartments in Dublin. That is a well reported issue, at the young professionals the ida are trying to attract have no where to go. They then end up living in the commuter belts where there are only 3/4 bed houses and commuting in. This is taking up a house.

@Whoswho: a new house constructed is a new house constructed. It will facilitate downsides and free up houses that only 1 person rattles around in.

@Whoswho: Instead of being insulting to peoples opinion, maybe you should educate yourself and actually read the planning submitted. There is social housing being allocated for on the site. There are over 40 apartments if I recall. That is excellent for people on a housing list and waiting for a home from the area and children go to local schools. I cannot believe you would object to such a thing.

@Vincent: Shangai which has one of the biggest cities population in the world and your trying to compare it to the capital of a tiny country in West Europe??? You think that is a comparison?

@Vincent: what has that to do with anything?.

@Rooney: Where is this?

@Whoswho: these size 6developments are already happening in south side Dublin. This was an industrial unit unoccupied for god knows how many years. This will improve the area and once the john player site is redeveloped it will improve even further.

@EillieEs: walking distance to town. You don’t have to use public transport and get on the bike. Will resolve the obesity problem that exists in Ireland.

@Alan: not everyone wants to or can cycle. The traffic here is very heavy as it is this e
will overload it.

@Gary Kearney: that is the downside of living in the city centre. The majority of these apartment owners will not have a car and will either use public transport, walk, cycle or take a taxi. How do you think the people who live of the M50 feel sitting in traffic for hours every week – that they should be spending with their family. Let’s be real this is not in my back yard mentality, notions of grandeur about themselves – yet in the most expensive area of Dublin – Ballsbridge already has new apartments of this type and height. Remember the houses on Iona were built when there were really no cars and therefore are contributing to the problem that exists now. The majority of owners are probably retired and should downsize anyway to allow next generation live in a house.

@Cian: Yea Right, I’ve being working shifts for over 25 years and still waiting on public transport to catch up to the 21 century, Decisions still been made by idiots in offices who assume everyone works 9 to 5 mon to fri. People will always need their cars until public transport runs at the hour people need to get to work.

@John Mulligan: Dublin is not New York and you’d have a screw less to compare them!

@Whoswho: Dublin will never grow to the international scale that we can achieve and protect our future generations. More professional jobs in Dublin means better and more employment for Ireland. I say @WhosWho is rattling around only using 1 bedroom in a 5 bedroom house on Iona Road.

@Whoswho: Have you looked at the website that Mary provided in her social media post. There is sunlight analysis and it will not have any affect on the existing buildings. Have a look – it is a great site and the apartments look great. In fact I walked down there today and the houses are finished to a high standard. I would love to have one!

@Rodney Williams: sure the planned development on Dalymount Park is higher than this and the most ugliest building in Dublin on Phibsborough Shopping Centre is just being refurbished and this is considerably higher than what is proposed.