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Should key workers get low-cost rentals?

Middle Abbey Street and North Frederick Street have been chosen for a ‘bold urban-rejuvenation’ p...

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11.32 1 Oct 2025


Should key workers get low-cost rentals?


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11.32 1 Oct 2025


Middle Abbey Street and North Frederick Street have been chosen for a ‘bold urban-rejuvenation’ pilot scheme.

Gardaí and nurses will be among ‘key workers’ eligible to rent in the new low-cost Dublin city homes.

But, who should be considered a key worker and will they be able to afford these new cost rental schemes?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Chair of the Urban Redevelopment Working Group, Soc Dems Cllr Cian Farrell, former Garda inspector in north central Dublin, former Deputy-Secretary of the AGSI and current Risk, Security & Event Manager of Ashtree Risk Group, Tony Gallagher and listeners.


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