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Taoiseach told he is living in a world of make believe by ignoring the reality of the housing crisis
In Dublin, house prices have decreased by 1.5%, while apartment prices increased by 1%. By Christina Finn Wednesday 16 Dec 2020, 2:45 PM Dec 16th 2020, 2:45 PM 26,250 Views 54 Comments
The Taoiseach said the government has hit the ground running in terms of housing.
The Taoiseach said the government has hit the ground running in terms of housing.
SINN FÉIN’S MARY Lou McDonald has told the Taoiseach that he is living in a “world of make believe” by ignoring the reality of the housing crisis.
€35m allocated to provide cheaper rental accommodation
Updated / Monday, 14 Dec 2020
08:09
The long-awaited cost rental scheme will mean letting units out for at least 25% below market rate (file image)
Dublin Correspondent
A new funding model to create 350 affordable rental accommodation units by the end of 2021 has been announced.
They are known as cost rental homes because the rent is used to cover the cost of construction over the lifetime of the building loan.
Minister for Housing Darragh O Brien says Approved Housing Bodies (AHB) will receive €35 million to provide cheaper rental units to people who earn too much to qualify for social housing.