Irish Examiner view: We cannot afford not to spend billions to fix housing crisis

Cabinet needs to be brave on Housing For All plan

The challenge of providing enough good affordable housing is a problem facing many countries but the Government needs to bite the bullet.

The Cabinet’s need to reach agreement on a new national housing plan could have serious consequences for the tens of thousands of people who need a home of their own, as well as for the political stability of the Coalition Government.

The challenge of providing enough good affordable housing is a problem facing many countries today, and is a fundamental focus for most governments, including our own.