Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

House prices and rents are at record highs. Nothing the Government does seems to have an impact on affordability. In fact, all of its policies seem to be designed to do one thing, namely, drive prices even higher. The figures say it all. Since the Government took office, house prices have increased by 25%. That is an increase of nearly €70,000 since 2020. Rents for new tenancies are up by more than €4,200 per year. People now have to come up with an extra €4,000 per year for rent, while trying to buy a house that costs an average of €70,000 more than before this Government took office. That is the Government record on housing. The Tánaiste says he is interested in delivering affordable homes but the Government has missed its social and affordable housing targets every year. We are still waiting for the figures to be published for last year. When will they be published? What is the delay?

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