Brendan Kenny

Brendan Kenny

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Brendan Kenny is a former head of housing at Dublin City Council, known for advocating for the regeneration of Dublin's aging social housing stock, including the controversial proposal to delist certain blocks to facilitate new developments.

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Brendan Kenny was involved in the incident that knocked David Reidy unconscious during a match.

‘My first memory was the physio ahead of me’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-27
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Brendan Kenny was the head of housing at Dublin City Council and initiated plans for the regeneration of council estates.

Overcrowding, mould and rats in Ireland’s social housing – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-01
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Brendan Kenny, the then head of housing, suggested removing some blocks from the record of protected structures for demolition.

Scheme to upgrade Dublin’s oldest flats at risk over Department of Housing funding decision – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-23
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