Tadgh McNally: Will James Browne's reforms deliver on housing?

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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne speaking to the media at a press conference on the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund, at the Government Buildings in Dublin. Picture date: Wednesday January 21, 2026.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne speaking to the media at a press conference on the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund, at the Government Buildings in Dublin. Picture date: Wednesday January 21, 2026.

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Tadgh McNally

Housing is “the number one priority for this government”.

You might think this comment came from current Taoiseach Micheál Martin, but it did not.

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