IMF says key government housing scheme does not address supply bottlenecks

It suggested that priority should be given to education, training, health, and infrastructure to increase the productivity of the indigenous sectors.

The IMF stated that the First Home affordable purchase shared-equity scheme, which is a part of the Housing for All government programme, does not address the key issue of supply bottlenecks.

While on a visit to Ireland to discuss the country’s economic growth, particularly after the pandemic, the International Monetary Fund stated insufficient supply of housing was one of several issues that government needed to take action on.