James Lawless, a candidate from Fianna Fáil, declined to specify when Ireland's housing figures might start improving, citing the complexity of the issue. The coalition has built over 125,000 houses since 2020 and introduced schemes to aid first-time buyers.
James Lawless, a candidate from Fianna Fáil in Kildare North, refused to provide a timeline for when housing figures would start to improve. While he acknowledged that increasing housing supply is crucial, he also highlighted other complicating factors, such as new arrivals and individuals facing personal difficulties. Minister Lawless noted that the coalition formed in 2020 assigned the housing portfolio to Fianna Fáil ’s Darragh O’Brien .
He emphasized that building more homes would address the long-term housing crisis, having already constructed over 125,000 houses, with commencements hitting 60,000 in the last year. Additionally, he praised government schemes like the Help To Buy, First Home, and Shared Equity Scheme, which have helped tens of thousands of first-time buyers purchase homes. However, the report by Daft.ie in August showed that renting an average property in Ireland now costs €1,922 a month, marking a 7% increase compared to August 2023
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