Credit unions are key to building on our housing strategy

Up to €1bn of credit union funding could be redirected to the Government’s Social Housing Strategy, which aims to meet the needs of some 75,000 households. Credit unions want to make investments that are more sustainable and socially aware, writes Martin Sisk.

Credit unions currently have large amounts of excess funds held in deposits and investments

The ambitious housing strategy announced by Alan Kelly, the environment, community, and local government minister, to supply 35,000 additional social housing units at a cost of €3.8bn over the next six years is laudable but it still requires investment.