Brendan O'Connor The Newspaper Panel
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Nov 9, 2025 Join Sarah Carey, a seasoned columnist, Louise Bayliss from Saint Vincent de Paul, Dr. Aman de Sondy from UCC, and The Irish Times' Ellen Coyne as they unpack pressing social issues. They dive into the government's housing plan, highlighting the urgency amid rising family homelessness. The panel discusses the implications of government buyouts on first-time buyers and shares insights on young people's housing fears. Dr. de Sondy also emphasizes the importance of open dialogue in addressing Islamophobia as they explore multiculturalism and identity in Ireland.
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Housing As Political Proof
- The government is hurriedly packaging housing measures to show competence, focusing on homelessness and infrastructure delivery.
- Political pressure stems from rising family homelessness and fear voters will punish slow delivery.
Reduce Judicial Review Payouts
- Cap legal awards for judicial-review winners to discourage speculative legal delays.
- The proposed cap would drop recovery from ~€180,000 to about €33,250 to deter frequent challenges.
Family Homelessness Is Central
- Family homelessness dominates Ireland's crisis and needs targeted measures rather than one-size housing plans.
- SVP notes 449 families with children had spent two or more years in emergency accommodation last March.
