Simon Coveney seeks ‘game-changer’ plans to tackle housing crisis

Housing Minister Simon Coveney has said future development plans must be a “game-changer” if the housing and homelessness crisis is to be solved.

He said he will be making a “significant” announcement after Cabinet meets today on the initial steps that will be taken to tackle the housing crisis.

Speaking at a Dublin City Council meeting last night, Mr Coveney said he would be “direct and blunt” with local authorities across the country in a bid to solve the deepening homeless and housing problem. He said he was willing to listen to all suggestions.