Overview
- Doocey is named Deputy Secretary General with responsibility for housing activation to run the new Housing Activation Office.
- The office will manage a €1 billion fund launched last month to accelerate housing by fixing enabling infrastructure.
- Initial applications to the fund are open to local councils and the Land Development Agency, according to government guidance.
- Funding is limited to public works such as water and transport links that can demonstrably activate urban housing delivery.
- The appointment follows a shelved plan to hire NAMA chief Brendan McDonagh, with the role re‑advertised at up to €217,000 and filled by a senior civil servant with experience on BusConnects, Dart+, MetroLink and national roads.