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flag Dublin's housing crisis worsens due to land shortages and zoning, prompting calls to build 1,500 affordable homes and accelerate MetroLink despite delays and concerns.

flag Dublin faces a worsening housing crisis due to limited land, high density, and strict zoning, with 27% of Ireland’s population in just 1.3% of the land. flag Experts urge relocating Dublin Port and repurposing underused public sites for 1,500 cost-rental homes, shifting focus from costly historic upgrades to expanding social and affordable housing. flag Meanwhile, the MetroLink rail project advances with land deals under confidentiality, may open in phases, and raises concerns about its impact on smaller construction firms. flag Though over 5,000 hectares of new housing land have been identified—totaling nearly 15,000 hectares—infrastructure delays threaten timely delivery, highlighting the need for better coordination and investment.

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