'How is it possible to build more homes with less money?': Sinn Féin accuses Government of underfunding social housing

Sinn Féin spokesman on housing Eoin Ó Broin said the €436m, when added to the €2.3bn allocated to social and affordable housing last December, falls €104m short of the amount eventually spent by the Department on social housing in 2024. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

The Government has been accused of underfunding the provision of social housing after more than €400m in additional monies was announced for the sector by the minister for housing.

The department of housing on Monday announced it is to provide €436m in extra funding for new and second-hand social housing in 2025.