Harris hoping for 'real progress' on funding for Department of Housing

Simon Harris said that Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is working 'extremely hard' to address the current crisis. Picture: Nick Bradshaw/PA Wire

New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has indicated that he wants to see more funding allocated to the Department of Housing when he enters the Taoiseach’s office next month.

Mr Harris said there are conversations ongoing in Government about ensuring that the department is properly funded to deliver more homes.