Ireland's housing crisis causes distress as evictions rise and leaders debate government priorities.

Ireland’s housing crisis is causing severe mental distress, including suicidal thoughts, as people face eviction. Labour leader Ivana Bacik criticized the government’s focus on the private market and plans to end state housing for Ukrainian refugees, calling it a betrayal. Taoiseach Micheál Martin countered with record state investment and argued private sector involvement is essential, while Sinn Féin accused him of scapegoating.