Nowhere are the stark choices facing the Government on housing clearer than in the rental market. All the while, lives are blighted by a lack of affordable rental properties and – for those lucky enough to get a lease – the difficulty of moving on to own a home due to the wider crisis in the housing market. A report by Threshold shows that, compared to Northern Ireland, renters in this State have higher incomes and many remain in rental properties for longer. The strategy also only works if there is a general rise in housing supply. This would help people move on from existing rental properties, thus freeing them up.

Source: The Irish Times January 27, 2026 23:35 UTC