ESRI: Renters in Ireland face 'significant' challenges compared to the rest of Europe

Think tank says renters and people trying to enter the housing market in Ireland face 'some of the most significant' affordability and availability challenges in Europe

The ESRI found that Irish government rent supports helped people on lower incomes cope with price pressures while middle earners continue to be squeezed. File picture: Yui Mok/PA

A Europe-wide report on housing affordability showed middle and higher income renters in Ireland face significant costs compared with other countries.

The report by the Economic and Social Research Institute found that government rent supports have helped lower income earners in Ireland cope with ongoing cost pressures while middle earners continue to be squeezed.