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1312. Sinn Féin’s A Home of Your Own plan with Eoin Ó Broin
Sep 14, 2024
Eoin Ó Broin, housing spokesperson for Sinn Féin, discusses his radical plan aimed at tackling Ireland's housing crisis. He emphasizes the necessity of significant state investment in social and affordable housing, while critiquing the influence of lenders and investors on the market. The conversation covers innovative solutions to combat eviction and homelessness, alongside strategies for addressing vacancy and dereliction. Ó Broin also highlights the importance of public dialogue and legislative reform to create a sustainable housing model for all.
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- Sinn Féin's housing plan aims to double state investment in affordable homes, significantly addressing decades of policy failures in Ireland.
- The proposed strategy shifts the definition of affordability linking it to income, suggesting housing costs should not exceed one-third of net disposable income.
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Sinn Féin's Comprehensive Housing Plan
Sinn Féin has published a detailed, fully costed housing plan aimed at addressing decades of housing policy failures in Ireland. This extensive plan, unique for an opposition party, covers 109 pages and outlines specific strategies to enhance the housing sector significantly. It includes dramatic increases in direct state investment for affordable homes, aiming to double current government spending from approximately 4 billion euros to 8 billion euros annually. The focus is on providing social, affordable rental, and purchased homes to build a stable housing system that ensures many individuals can achieve home ownership.
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