Affordability is the only issue in housing policy. At his press conference on Thursday to launch the latest housing policy plan, Micheál Martin berated nimbyism, appealing to the public to desist from opposition to new housing developments. He declined to acknowledge that nimbyism and the frustration of housing development cannot prosper unless accommodated by policy. In yet another housing policy statement, the Government has offered no credible proposals to address either issue. Fear of homeowner voters, and of landowners living off hope value, has paralysed politicians of all parties.

Source: Irish Independent September 05, 2021 01:30 UTC