The developments will be built in areas throughout Dublin, including Charlestown, Tallaght, Clonburris and Donaghmede

The first phase of Clonburris will see the construction of the 569 high quality, energy efficient new family homes, incorporating 173 houses, 148 duplexes and 248 apartm

A new town planned near Dublin city centre, named Clonburris, is to receive €186 million in Government funding. 

Ministers signed off on a €186 million funding package on Wednesday to help build 8,700 new homes in the south Dublin area