Galway Bay fm newsroom - Permission has been granted for a project which sets out to deliver over 100 residential units in Claregalway.
One of the conditions has an Irish language clause for 20 per cent occupancy
It's led by K King Construction Limited and would be located at Lakeview.
The strategic infrastructure project will involved the contruction of 73 houses and 38 apartments.
It also provides for a creche.
An Bord Pleanála has attached 25 conditions.
One states a minimum of 20% of the houses are to be used by those who can demonstrate the ability to preserve and protect the language and culture of the Gaeltacht.
The developer is required to submit a linguistic impact statement to the planning authority providing detail of compliance with this requirement prior to the commencement of development.
A mobility management strategy is also to be submitted to encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport.
