Ireland years behind on social housing needs, Dáil hears (opens original article in a new tab)

Ireland faces a severe social housing crisis with 55 years needed to address demand, while 27,000 households face evictions despite government claims of record funding and protections.

• Ireland needs 55 years to address current and emerging social housing demand
• 27,000 households received eviction notices during Minister Browne's tenure
• Minister Browne claims record funding and strongest tenant protections are in place
• Local authorities are responsible for collecting €20.5m in outstanding levies on vacant sites