Government accused of enabling housing 'bloodsucker rampage' 

Leo Varadkar said proposals are being developed to ensure that funds are not able to buy up entire housing estates

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar came under a barrage of criticism from opposition TDs over the role of foreign investment funds in the Irish housing market. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

The behaviour of investment funds as a "rampage" by "bloodsuckers" through the property market was encouraged by the Government, the Dáil has heard.

During a fiery session of Leaders’ Questions, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar came under significant fire from Opposition TDs who en masse sought answers on the role of these foreign funds in the property market.