Ministers link housing crisis to growth rates

Michael Noonan and Alan Kelly haveclaimed Ireland’s housing crisis shows the nation is a victim of its own success.

They say people are only struggling to find homes and are potentially facing homelessness because the economy is improving.

The finance and environment ministers made the claim yesterday as they confirmed plans to tackle the rental bubble that is causing havoc for families — causing a furious reaction from the opposition and homelessness charities.