Social housing stock to increase by 50,000 in lifetime of next government, incoming coalition pledge

Measures listed include putting affordability at the heart of the housing system and prioritising the increased supply of public, social and affordable homes.

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The incoming coalition has promised a new housing commission, stronger protections for tenants, planning reforms and affordable home packages.

The draft deal, agreed between the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens,