They were joined by Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan and Chief Executive of the LDA, John Coleman.

This was the first time the Taoiseach officially visited either site, both of which form part of the wider strategy to transform Cork Docklands into a thriving, sustainable city district with new homes, jobs, services and transport connections.

The projects involve a total of 639 new homes. They are being delivered at Marina Depot and at Horgan’s Quay under the LDA’s Project Tosaigh scheme in which the Agency partners with private homebuilders, providing the financial stimulus required to initiate construction and complete new housing projects. The State, through the LDA, will own and operate the new homes as affordable housing targeted at middle income households.

Marina Depot is located on the former Ford Distribution site in Cork’s South Docks. Working in partnership with Glenveagh Properties, the LDA has secured the delivery of 337 new homes including 260 cost rental and 77 social apartments.

The homes have kick-started a wider Glenveagh development which will deliver 1,178 apartments at the site. Construction is progressing well, with piling complete, ground floor slabs poured, and structural work underway. The homes are scheduled for completion during 2027.

At Horgan’s Quay, adjacent to Kent Station, the LDA is working with HQ Developments to deliver 302 new cost rental apartments.

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Previously stalled due to viability constraints, this project was made possible by the LDA’s support through Project Tosaigh. The scheme forms part of a €160m mixed-use development and is expected to deliver its first homes by the second half of 2026.

Cork Docklands comprise147 Ha (360 acres), spanning both north and south of the River Lee and is the biggest regeneration site in the state. The Docklands developments advance Cork city’s potential to deliver city living at its best, providing a prime location to live and work where all amenities and services are easily accessible and car dependency is greatly reduced.

The Docklands is central to Cork’s long-term growth, supporting sustainable living and economic investment. Developments like Marina Depot and Horgan’s Quay represent another major milestone in the ongoing regeneration of this unique riverside location in the heart of Cork City.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD said:

“Cork Docklands is one of the most exciting urban regeneration projects in the country. Both of these developments are delivering homes people can afford in the heart of the city. It is clear evidence of what can be achieved when the State partners with and supports the private sector to meet our housing challenges head-on."

Minister for Housing James Browne TD said:

“These developments at Marina Depot and Horgan’s Quay demonstrate the Government’s commitment to using every lever at our disposal to deliver affordable homes. Project Tosaigh is unlocking stalled developments and bringing them into public use, ensuring homes are built where they’re needed most.”

John Coleman, Chief Executive of the LDA, said:

“Marina Depot and Horgan’s Quay are perfect examples of how the LDA can partner with the private sector to accelerate housing delivery, deliver affordable homes and support vibrant communities in our cities."