Finnstown, near Lucan, in west Dublin, will have around 500 houses The scheme includes mainly three-bedroom semis, which are bought as starter homes. They have been steadily increasing in price since 1995.

1995 - £65,000

1996 - £69,950

1997 - ££95,950

1998 - £120,000

July 1999 - £135,000

Oct, 1999 - ££150,000

2000 - ££160,000