Government accused of ‘two-fingered salute’ over youth housing video

Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty said the video, created by the SpunOut youth organisation and shared by the Department of Housing, was 'patronising'
Government accused of ‘two-fingered salute’ over youth housing video

Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty speaking to media at Leinster House, Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Government has been accused of a “two-fingered salute” to an entire generation after it shared advice to adults on how to cope with moving back into the family home.

Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty said the video, created by the SpunOut youth organisation and shared by the Department of Housing, was “patronising”.

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