Rory Hearne: Latest updates show Government still falling short on housing targets

We are losing our youth, our future, because of the failure to provide the basic human need of a home

The Government's housing relies on the private market, but as building costs rise due to inflation, and potential buyers are struggling to access finance and save deposits, developers are likely to slow down construction.  Picture: Eamonn Farrell/Rollingnews.ie

The Government's most recent progress update on its housing plan Housing for All shows little to give hope to those already locked out of the market.

Homelessness remains at record highs and the changing economic situation of inflation and rising interest rates are putting people under even greater pressure.