'I do think that there has been a demonisation of landlords... '
The never-ending debate surrounding Ireland's well-publicised housing crisis can, and often does, prove wearisome. However, every so often a political oversight of epic proportions breathes a new lease of life into the topic.Just this week, the Taoiseach commented on the media coverage and public sentiment surrounding landlords, saying:
These comments, when viewed with the context that Varadkar himself is now a registered landlord, only weaken the Fine Gael leader's credibility amongst the electorate. For a nation which had seemingly left the era of political cronyism and shenanigans long behind, Varadkar has succeeded in rekindling the age-old distrust held by Irish people towards the political establishment.
The family was advised to present at a Garda station for a"safe place to stay" after South Dublin County Council and the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive informed them there was no emergency accommodation available.Speaking yesterday, Leo Varadkar appeared to pour further fuel on the fire, when urging government"not be afraid to introduce measures that do encourage landlords to stay and come into the market".
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