Holly Cairns criticized Irish government for housing crisis, proposing affordable homes plan.

Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats, criticized the Irish government’s handling of the housing crisis, claiming it has led to record house prices and homelessness. She proposed a plan for affordable homes, suggesting three-bed houses could be priced under €300,000 in Dublin. In response, Taoiseach Simon Harris defended the government's policies and the Help to Buy scheme, asserting that these initiatives are essential for assisting first-time buyers.

October 22, 2024
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