Simon Coveney working ‘day and night’ on housing crisis plan

Housing Minister Simon Coveney has insisted his action plan for housing will be ready within 100 days, saying he is working “night and day” to address the emergency.

Mr Coveney yesterday moved to clarify remarks he made to the Oireachtas Housing Committee on Thursday at which he stated the launch of the plan will be delayed, because the 100 day mark falls during the August holiday season.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Coveney said: “Any suggestion that I am delaying the plan to take holidays is nonsense. The plan will be ready and many elements of the plan will be up and running before the 100-day deadline.”