Sarah Harte: Government’s ‘tone-deaf’ housing message shows why young people are leaving

A scrapped Government video and rising student rents highlight a housing crisis pushing young people abroad and leaving families devastated

Certain topics ignite an attack of rabid columnist syndrome. On these occasions, your editor may have to tap you gently on the shoulder and say: "Rein it in, Bubba."

Such an occasion occurred over the weekend when the Department of Housing shared an online video produced by the youth organisation Spunout offering young adults tips on moving back home.