LDA confirms CEO move to daa

John Coleman On Site Housing Ireland Magazine 2

27 October 2026

The Land Development Agency has announced that John Coleman is to step down as its Chief Executive Officer to take up the post of Chief Executive Officer at daa.

John Coleman was the first CEO of the LDA. He has led the organisation from its inception to where it is expected to deliver nearly 2,000 homes in 2026. Today the LDA is active on 29 sites and has nearly 8,000 homes under construction. The LDA is one of Ireland’s leading providers of homes, primarily in the social and affordable sectors.

Cormac O’Rourke, Chairperson of the LDA Board, said:
“The Board of the LDA would like to thank John for his outstanding leadership of the Agency over the past eight years. John has guided the Agency with energy, passion and a true sense of public service. Under his leadership, the LDA has grown from a start-up to one of Ireland’s most significant housing delivery bodies. It has earned the trust and respect of its partners in Local Authorities, private industry and Government. John leaves the LDA on a solid footing and well positioned to continue to deliver on its mission. I would like to thank John for his commitment and dedicated service to the Agency and wish him every success in his new role.”

John Coleman said:
“My time at the Land Development Agency has been the highlight of my career. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish an organisation focused solely on tackling one of the biggest challenges facing our country. The LDA has made great progress over the past eight years, and it has been my privilege to lead a team of people who care so deeply about what they do. The future is bright for the LDA, and the Agency is well positioned to continue playing a central role in addressing Ireland’s housing challenges. I am incredibly proud to have played a part in its story.”