Milestone for Wexford as Taoiseach Opens First Affordable Housing Scheme in Gorey

Cathaoirleach of Wexford Council Cllr. Joe Sullivan welcomed An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Minister for Housing, James Browne TD to Gorey today to officially open the new homes at Radharc Na Beannóige, Ramsfort, Gorey. Co. Wexford. The event marked a significant milestone in the delivery of affordable housing in county Wexford with the opening of the county’s first affordable housing scheme in Ramsfort, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Radharc Na Beannóige’,  a scheme of 20 A-Rated, energy efficient homes, represents the culmination of years of planning and collaboration and delivers a new community of high-quality homes for families taking their first steps to home ownership. The pilot project, led by Wexford County Council, has paved the way to affordable housing delivery in the county, the first of its kind locally and has already acted as a catalyst for further developments, with the upcoming launch of their fourth affordable housing project next week. Additional schemes are also in the pipeline, reinforcing the council’s long-term commitment to increasing housing supply and affordability across county Wexford. Funding for the project was provided through the Government’s ‘Affordable Housing Fund’, which aims to make homes available at a reduced price for buyers who are seeking to purchase a newly built home but need to bridge the gap between their mortgage and deposit to cover the full price of the home. The official opening was performed by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, alongside Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD. As part of the launch, the Taoiseach and Minister Browne visited  a number of new residents, highlighting the real and immediate impact the scheme is having on families in the community. Speaking at the launch, the Taoiseach noted ‘Radharc Na Beannóige represents what can be achieved when the Government, local authorities, and the private construction sector come together to meet our housing challenge. Housing developments such as this one are not just about bricks and mortar – they are about security, dignity and building long-term, thriving communities for generations to come. This government is committed to delivering more affordable housing developments like Radharc Na Beannóige right across the country and I am very pleased that on the basis of this successful pilot, Wexford is working to secure additional sites and bring forward more schemes. While Minister Browne highlighted, “ Wexford County Council stands out as a local authority showing real vision and leadership in delivering affordable purchase housing schemes. Radharc Na Beannóige is a shining example of this and has made homeownership a reality for many families. Speaking with the residents here today underscores the transformative impact of having a secure, high-quality place to call home. As confirmed by yesterday’s housing commencement figures, construction activity has seen a significant uplift over the past two years, both in Wexford and nationally. This momentum is key to achieving our targets of delivering 300,000 new homes, across all tenures, affordable purchase, cost-rental, social and private by 2030.” Speaking at the event, Cllr. Joe Sullivan, Cathaoirleach of Wexford Council, stated ‘ This development is a great example of what can be achieved when a local authority takes a proactive role in delivering affordable housing. Radharc na Beannóige reflects Wexford County Council’s vision: to provide quality, well-designed, and affordable homes for individuals and families. I want to thank everyone who helped to get us to here today - the commitment of the Members of Gorey Kilmuckridge, the council’s housing and construction teams for their continued commitment throughout this project. Their work, alongside our partners in Mythen Construction, has delivered homes that are modern, energy efficient and sustainable for the future. This was echoed by Wexford County Councils Chief Executive, Eddie Taaffe, ‘ I would like to acknowledge the efforts of everyone involved in this outstanding project . This landmark development represents a major step forward for affordable housing in county Wexford and signals a strong pipeline of future schemes that will continue to support families and strengthen communities across the county.