Ireland, Oct. 24 -- Today marks a significant step forward in expanding access to high quality, energy-efficient housing through a €400 million partnership between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Housing Finance Agency (HFA). The new €400 million loan facility announced today will support the delivery of hundreds of Social and Affordable homes in Ireland.Ireland is at the forefront of EIB-backed housing investment across Europe, leading by example in delivering affordable, sustainable homes at scale.Provided by the EIB - the European Union's lending institution - the loan programme will enable the Housing Finance Agency to provide 40-year fixed-rate finance for Approved Housing Body (AHB) and Local Authority customers...