The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack The Housing Crisis will get Worse by Design with Eoin Ó Broin
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Oct 17, 2025 
Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson, dives deep into the complexities of the housing crisis in Ireland. He discusses the influence of various groups on government policy and reveals that social housing can indeed be beautiful. Eoin critiques the status quo, pointing out the increase in homelessness and public frustration. He offers actionable steps to mitigate these issues, including a temporary no-fault eviction ban and strategies to push for better housing solutions, while also sharing inspiration from exemplary public housing projects.
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Housing Crisis Is Deepening Rapidly
- Housing is getting worse, not replaying the same cycle, with falling social and overall housing delivery.
- Eoin Ó Broin warns of a pessimism across the development pipeline and calls for breaking the downward spiral.
Policy Driven By Developer Lobbying
- Fianna Fáil's housing policy is being shaped by powerful lobby interests pushing smaller units, market resets for rents, and VAT cuts.
- Ó Broin argues these measures will only modestly increase expensive supply in limited Dublin areas, not solve broader affordability.
Explain Affordable Leasehold Clearly
- Keep the affordable leasehold purchase policy and improve public explanation, especially bank lending arguments.
- Engage banking and legal experts to clarify mechanics so voters trust the scheme's viability.