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Ireland is no country for young people. It will stay that way until houses are affordable (opens original article in a new tab)

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Ireland's housing affordability crisis is causing Gen Z and Millennials to delay major life decisions, with 62% of Gen Z and 49% of Millennials unable to afford home ownership, significantly higher than global averages.

  • Gen Z and Millennials in Ireland delay major life decisions due to financial constraints, with housing affordability being a key issue.
  • 62% of Gen Z and 49% of Millennials in Ireland cannot afford to own a home, higher than global averages.
  • House price to income ratio in Ireland has risen to 8:1, making housing severely unaffordable for middle earners.

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