The Green Party has been calling for the barracks to be used for housing for a number of years. In 2018, the Green Party introduced a motion to the Dáil calling for both Cathal Brugha Barracks and Broadstone bus depot to be used for this purpose.
Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan TD said: "The Green Party has for many years highlighted the huge potential that Cathal Brugha Barracks has to create one thousand high-quality new homes close to the city centre. In 2018, we introduced a Dáil motion calling for this to happen and we are delighted that this exciting proposal is finally becoming a reality.
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"These homes would be located close to schools, colleges and public transport links, and would go a long way towards meeting the huge demand for quality housing in our capital city."
In response to the commitment contained in the Housing for All Q4 2021 Progress Report, Green Party Spokesperson for Housing, Francis Noel Duffy TD said: "A number of years ago the Green Party called on the Government to use State lands, including Cathal Brugha Barracks, to address our housing shortage. I’m glad to say that since 2018 there has been significant progress on this front, including the initiation of this feasibility study.
"The provision of Cost Rental housing is going to be an absolute game changer in the delivery of affordable rental accommodation for generations to come in Ireland, especially at well-connected sites such as Cathal Brugha Barracks."
The Housing for All Q4 2021 Progress Report also indicated that there will be a scaling up of Cost Rental delivery in the coming year, with a further 1,580 homes to be delivered in 2022.
