Fine Gael TD 'disappointed' at government's housing failures

A new Fine Gael TD has expressed her “disappointment” at the failure to deliver a proper affordable housing strategy, despite her party being in government since 2011.
Fine Gael TD, Emer Higgins: "I can’t explain what caused it but there was definitely a swing against us.” Photo: Maya Nolan
Fine Gael TD, Emer Higgins: "I can’t explain what caused it but there was definitely a swing against us.” Photo: Maya Nolan
Tue, 02 Jun, 2020 - 07:30
Daniel McConnell and Liz Dunphy

Emer Higgins, TD: "I can’t explain what caused it but there was definitely a swing against us.” Photo: Maya Nolan

A new Fine Gael TD has expressed her “disappointment” at the failure to deliver a proper affordable housing strategy, despite her party being in government since 2011.

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