An internal presentation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) said that light rail would be a key part of public transport in the capital for the future and plans for new lines should be accelerated.

The development at Clongriffin will be the biggest single State housing project in decades.

The Land Development Agency has acquired a new site in Baldoyle with existing planning permission for 1,931 homes.

Housing Minister James Browne appeared to roll back on a Government commitment to end homelessness by 2030.

James Browne said he would not be putting a deadline on ending homelessness.

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