Government housing policy will 'push up prices', Sinn Féin claims

Sinn Féin claims the government's housing policy was 'drafted by the construction industry' and will drive up prices. The Taoiseach has rejected this suggestion. Picture: PA

The Government have been accused of allowing "wealthy property developers and big landlords" to direct housing policy.

The Taoiseach has come under fire in the Dáil over a proposed affordable housing scheme which, it has been suggested, will simply push up prices.