Ireland struggles with a housing crisis, seeing a 150.7% rise in house prices since 2013 and surging homelessness.

Ireland faces a severe housing crisis, with house prices up 150.7% since 2013 and Dublin having the highest rents. The government aims to build 33,000 homes annually, but completions have fallen short. Homelessness has surged to 14,760 people, including 4,561 children. Experts suggest building small terraced homes could help lower costs and increase supply for first-time buyers. The crisis is a top election issue, with 64% of citizens concerned about it.

November 11, 2024
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