Kathleen Funchion MEP

Séamus McGrath TD is a Fianna Fáil spokesperson on housing, while Kathleen Funchion MEP represents Sinn Féin in the European Parliament, and Kevin Doyle is the Group Head of News at the Irish Independent. They dive into the new housing strategy, discussing its ambitious 300,000-unit target by 2030. Kathleen critiques the plan for recycling old funds and advocates for stronger tenant protections. The group also debates barriers to housing development and community safety issues, including recent concerns about youth behavior and policing capabilities.