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Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O\u2019Callaghan, has warned that the measures announced by the\u00a0Government in today’s budget will not make housing more affordable.<\/p>\n

Deputy O\u2019Callaghan said:<\/p>\n

“Today’s budget fails to deliver affordable housing as it lacks the ambition that is required.\u00a0The Government should be taking advantage\u00a0of the historically low interest rates by borrowing to directly build thousands of affordable homes.\u00a0The budget includes funding for just 400 cost rental homes.<\/p>\n

“The\u00a0Shared Equity Scheme was inspired by property developers who lobbied the Minister to have it included in today\u2019s budget. This scheme will keep prices inflated, much to developers’ delight.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, today\u2019s budget is a continuation of the failed housing policies of the past. It provides more subsidies for developers and extends tax breaks for big funds. We need a change of direction.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow is the time for an ambitious programme of affordable housing that provides everyone with a place to call home.<\/p>\n

“We need to build more housing that is affordable to buy or rent on public land, cut construction costs, introduce fairness for renters and end homelessness. Today\u2019s budget fails on all four fronts.”<\/p>\n

October 13, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Social Democrats Housing spokesperson and Dublin Bay North TD, Cian O\u2019Callaghan, has warned that the measures announced by the\u00a0Government in today’s budget will not make housing more affordable. 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