It's reported it will see local authorities given greater ability to purchase land for social and affordable housing.
The Government is due to announce a new housing plan later today.
The 'Housing for All' programme will replace 'Rebuilding Ireland' which was launched back in 2016.
It's reported that the new strategy will see local authorities given greater ability to purchase land for social and affordable housing.
Housing for All plan to also include pledge to end homelessness by end of decade https://t.co/yNoJoCN9JY
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) September 2, 2021
Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin, hopes the new plan will rely less on the private market to deliver housing:
James Benson, Director of the Irish Homebuilders' Association, says new supports for house hunters would help to increase supply in the market
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