Taoiseach accused of ‘downright lies’ in heated Dáil exchange

Sinn Fein housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin shouted over the Taoiseach to accuse him of lying about his party’s housing policy

Sinn Fein housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin accused the Government of lying in the Dail on Wednesday (Niall Carson/PA)

The Taoiseach was accused of lying about Sinn Féin housing policy, during a heated leaders’ questions in the Dáil.

Micheal Martin faced questions from Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, who urged his Government to introduce a three-year rent freeze to tackle the spiralling cost of living.