New plan will see a 'massive expansion' for State's role in housing

New plan promises 'a real chance' for squeezed middle to buy their own home and measures to improve renters' security

Writing in the foreword to the new document, Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said Housing For All will offer 'a helping hand to those struggling to make ends meet'. File Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The Government has launched its flagship programme for tackling the housing crisis, which pledges to end homelessness by 2030.

Housing For All will see €20 billion committed to build 160,000 homes over the coming five years in an attempt to tackle the crises of affordability and supply.