A Social Democrats\u2019 motion calling on Dublin City Council to recognise housing as a fundamental human right was carried last night.<\/p>\n
The motion, tabled by Cllr Lesley Byrne, outlined a number of actions the council must take to enshrine this principle in all its housing policies and actions.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the matter, Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne said:<\/p>\n
\u201cDublin City Council\u2019s progress on recognising housing as a fundamental human right is a step in the right direction, but national action must be taken to achieve this change.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Minister for Housing must follow Dublin City Council\u2019s lead and enshrine housing as a human right by holding a referendum on the matter.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis would mark a change in approach in terms of how this government handles the housing crisis, which is the defining catastrophe of modern Ireland.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the meantime, Dublin City Council must implement its stance in both policy and its actions – everyone in Ireland deserves a safe, warm and secure home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dublin City Councillor Leslie Byrne said:<\/p>\n
\u201cBy passing this motion, the council has formally recognised that housing is a fundamental human right – not a privilege.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a vital first step in the right direction, but it is only the beginning. The fact that it was carried without debate, driven by the sheer volume of emails from the public, shows the power of collective action.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen people organise and speak out, change becomes unavoidable, and we must keep that pressure up to make this right a reality, not just a statement.\u201d<\/p>\n
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