Building off the plan

Is Simon Coveney’s new plan enough for the government to finally solve it?

The central aim of Simon Coveneys plan is to streamline the process of acquiring and developing land Pictures: Maura Hickey
Simon Coveneys plan is to streamline the process of acquiring and developing land Picture: Maura Hickey

Michael O’Flynn has seen the Irish property market from nearly every conceivable angle, but even he seems stumped by the last few years. “People want to buy, but can’t. And people want to build, but can’t,” he said.

The Cork developer ...