Fergus Finlay: The biggest housing scandal? The government knows how to fix it

There were times — when Ireland was a lot poorer — when house building was really a major priority for government.

When the IMF call on Ireland to start building affordable homes, as they have, surely it’s time for the government to examine its conscience? Picture: Larry Cummins

I’m finding it harder and harder to understand the Government’s reluctance to build houses. Everyone knows that the problem is a simple one. There simply aren’t enough houses. 

Most people, I believe, know in their hearts that decent affordable shelter ought to be a civil and economic right. The failure to even begin to try to provide them is a dereliction of public duty.