Government to announce build and buy initiatives to tackle housing crisis

The Government will today announce initiatives to build and buy thousands of houses and units in a short space of time to tackle homelessness and social housing waiting lists.

Housing Minister Simon Coveney will unveil the Government’s long-term housing strategy which intends to address the housing crisis, homelessness, and rising rents.

Rapid-build housing using modern technology will deliver 1,500 units by the end of 2018, as part of the strategy. These units will go towards homelessness and have a shelf-life of 50 to 60 years.