Path to Power Bricks and Mortified
Nov 15, 2025
Join political insiders Shane Coleman, a seasoned journalist at Newstalk Breakfast, and Lise Hand, a former Dáil correspondent, as they dive into the intricacies of the government's new housing initiative. They tackle the dire need for accountability in implementation. The conversation shifts to the impact of infrastructure delays and the necessity to utilize derelict properties. Plus, they discuss President Connolly's inaugural symbolism and implications for leadership in Fianna Fáil. This lively discourse touches on housing's effect on the youth and the party's future!
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Delivery Trumps New Housing Plans
- The public is exhausted by housing plans and wants tangible delivery, not more documents.
- Shane Coleman argues implementation and accountability matter more than another strategy paper.
Install A Powerful Delivery Lead
- Appoint a strong central figure with authority to hold agencies and councils to account.
- Use the Taoiseach's office to drive cross-departmental action and remove excuses.
Infrastructure Is The Hidden Bottleneck
- Infrastructure delays (water, electricity) are long-known bottlenecks for housing.
- Lise Hand highlights these systemic lags as reasons ambitious housing targets stall for years.
