Taoiseach insists Government has treated housing crisis as an emergency

Micheál Martin also hit out at Sinn Féin for complaining about the lack of supply while repeatedly opposing schemes aimed at delivering cost-effective homes

The latest Daft.ie report found a 14% rise in rents across the country.

The Taoiseach has insisted the housing crisis is an emergency and has always been seen as an emergency by the Government.

Speaking during sharp exchanges on housing at Leaders’ Questions, Micheál Martin hit out at Sinn Féin for complaining about the lack of supply while repeatedly opposing schemes aimed at delivering cost-effective homes.