Simon Coveney housing plan ‘not dumped’

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has denied he is “dumping” Simon Coveney’s Rebuilding Ireland housing plan despite admitting the policy is undergoing significant “tweaking” that may see timelines and key measures scrapped.

Simon Coveney housing plan ‘not dumped’

A minister’s spokesperson rejected the claim and insisted the coalition is tackling the escalating issue after being targeted by a two-pronged Fianna Fáil attack on the Government’s failure to address the housing crisis.

However, in a number of public comments since being appointed minister, Mr Murphy stressed that the Rebuilding Ireland plan is now undergoing review.

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