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New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that rising house prices are locking a generation out of homeownership, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “The price of a home has increased by 9.6 per cent in just one year. “The median price for […]

The latest report on housing from the Central Bank has shown up the empty promises of this Government as we head into a general election, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “Both Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister Darragh O’Brien repeatedly claim that 40,000 new […]

The latest homelessness figures have shown the devastating consequences of this Government’s housing failures, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “There are now 14,429 people living in homeless emergency accommodation – the highest ever recorded in the history of the State. “Shockingly, 4,401 of […]

New figures again highlight the enormous mountain that individuals and families have to climb if they want to buy a home, according to Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan. “Confirmation today that fewer than 60 percent of new homes are available to buy is further evidence of dysfunction in our housing system. “The situation is […]

The latest Daft.ie Rental Price Report proves that the maximum rent increases allowed for in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) are not being enforced, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “The report published today shows that market rents rose by an average of 2 per cent […]

The decision to defer the introduction of a residential zoned land tax shows that the Government is not serious about tackling the housing crisis, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “The Government’s cynical U-turn on this tax, which was due to be introduced next […]

Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan has called on the Minister for Children to intervene after parents in his constituency were notified of substantial hikes in creche fees by their childcare provider. Deputy O’Callaghan, who represents Dublin Bay North, said: “A large number of parents have been put in the invidious position of choosing between paying […]

A huge increase in the number of social homes is urgently needed, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “There are now 235,659 people in need of social housing in Ireland, according to a report published today by the Parliamentary Budget Office. Shockingly, over 92,000 […]

The latest homelessness figures are further proof that the Government is completely out of ideas when it comes to tackling the housing crisis, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “There are now 14,303 people living in homeless emergency accommodation – the highest ever recorded […]

The Irish Government must support the Northside Community Forum Initiative and engage with the community in Coolock, according to Cian O’Callaghan TD. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the Social Democrats’ TD for Dublin Bay North, said: “Coolock is a great place with terrific sports clubs, organisations and people. It is a welcoming, friendly and very warm […]