Taoiseach dismisses complaints about Ryanair buying up homes

Taoiseach dismisses complaints about Ryanair buying up homes

Leo Varadkar suggested local anger about Ryanair's purchase of 25 of the 28 new homes in Fosterstown Place, Swords, Co Dublin, was misplaced. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he does not have any issue with Ryanair or other companies buying up almost entire housing estates for staff, claiming such practice has been "happening for centuries".

He said there is a big difference between companies such as Ryanair bulk-buying houses and apartments compared to investment funds.

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