Constituency profile: Kildare North

The population of this constituency has, like many other commuter belt areas, increased in recent years.

As a result housing tops the list of issues among many residents, whether they are struggling with negative equity, being hit with rising rents or are on the long waiting list for social housing.

The demand for accommodation in areas such as Naas, Sallins, Celbridge, and Leixlip has seen rents soar.