It was a bit rich for Mary Lou McDonald to complain about rent supports when her party had often called for spending to be increased, he said
Simon Harris: After announcing that Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine, the Taoiseach was on fire during Leaders’ Questions. Photograph: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty ImagesIf the new Taoiseach doesn’t slow down, he’ll start sparking like an overloaded socket one of these days and spontaneously combust in the Dáil. He was on fire during Leaders’ Questions on Wednesday.And by midday, he was feeling the hand of histrionics on his shoulder next door in Leinster House.
The Sinn Féin leader lambasted Fine Gael for putting €10 billion in 10 years “into the pockets of private landlords” through subsidies such as the Housing Assistance Payment , the Rental Accommodation Scheme, rent allowances and long-term leases.“Housing supports are necessary, but they must be short term and temporary and not result in a never-ending bill for the taxpayer.”
He jauntily confirmed this would happen later in the day. His tone implied “be careful what you wish for”.
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