Brendan McDonagh withdrew from consideration for the chief position with the Strategic Housing Activation Office, citing controversy around his proposed appointment. This decision raises doubts about the timeline for the office's establishment, as government sources indicated a loss of momentum in moving forward. Minister James Browne has promised to discuss next steps with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris, but skepticism remains about achieving a swift appointment. The situation has faced pushback from Fine Gael ministers over salary concerns, particularly the â¬430,000 pay for McDonagh while seconded from Nama.
Both Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris had insisted that no decision had been finalized regarding the appointment, creating uncertainty in the cabinet's plans.
Government sources noted that Mr McDonagh's withdrawal leaves the timeline for setting up the Strategic Housing Activation Office in doubt, affecting overall housing delivery efforts.
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