Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin, has criticized the incoming government, predicting a continuation of the housing crisis under a new Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition. She accused the outgoing government of failing to address the issue adequately and failing to meet social and affordable housing targets despite setting annual goals.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald warned there will be no “radical reset in housing” and that “cosy arrangements for vulture and investment funds” will continue under the new government expected to be formed next month.
When government formation talks resume after Christmas, it is expected Micheal Martin and Simon Harris’ parties will form a coalition with the Regional Independents.READ MORE: Kyran Durnin suspect told taxi driver he didn’t kill the boy - but named those who did Ms McDonald said: “The average house price in Dublin is €600,000. Outside of the capital it’s €400,000. Ironically, sadly, it was a sign of the times the day that everybody went out to vote in the election, the homeless figures were released. On the day the Dáil was sitting , I heard government people on bragging about their record in housing.
“I think you will still see cosy arrangements for vulture funds and investment funds, runaway rents, a complete under performance in terms of delivery of housing overall, but particularly in the area of affordable housing, where their track record is absolutely awful. Far from bragging, they should be hanging their heads in shame.
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