The continued rise in rents across Cork City and Cork County has been blamed on ‘disastrous’ housing policies from the coalition government. The latest Daft.ie rent report shows rents in Cork City increased by 8.1%, while rent has increased by 4.1% across the county. Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan said housing policies from the coalition government have locked ordinary workers and families out of affordable housing. Senator Gavan who is seeking election to the European Parliament in the Ireland South constituency criticised Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher for standing over government housing policies that see rents continue to soar in Cork city and county. That's a direct result of the government housing policies that Billy has supported.”“Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the government has turned a corner on housing,” said Senator Gavan.

Source: Irish Independent May 20, 2024 17:44 UTC