The Social Democrats have proposed building 100,000 houses over the lifetime of the next Dáil. The party has launched its housing policy this morning as part of the general election campaign. It also wants the right to a home to be included in the Constitution and a nationwide rent freeze. More details and the full document at https://t.co/LLNP7z7kfz#VoteForBetter — Social Democrats (@SocDems) January 21, 2020Co-leader of the Social Democrats, Catherine Murphy, said the Government has spent too much money on housing supports. Ms Murphy said: "Essentially we are looking at 100,000 houses over the next five years.

Source: Irish Examiner January 21, 2020 15:20 UTC