Taoiseach describes Sinn Fein’s housing proposal as a ‘Frankenstein-style’ plan

The transcript discusses Sinn Fein's evolving housing policy, highlighting changes from previous promises. It critiques the proposed model of home ownership without land ownership, raising concerns about the implications for selling homes. The speaker questions the removal of financial support schemes for first-time buyers and criticizes the plan to dismantle the Land Development Agency. The transcript also addresses the need for private investment in housing, noting a lack of clarity on funding sources. Overall, the discussion raises more questions than answers about the proposed housing policy.

What is a key feature of Sinn Féin's current housing model?

• Owning both the home and the land

• Owning the home but not the land

• Renting the home with an option to buy

• Leasing the land for a fixed term

Which existing housing support scheme is Sinn Féin planning to eliminate?

• Help to Buy scheme

• Affordable Rent scheme

• Green Homes initiative

• Shared Ownership scheme

What is the proposed change related to stamp duty in Sinn Féin's policy?

• Increase in stamp duty for luxury homes

• Reduction of stamp duty for all properties

• Elimination of stamp duty for first-time buyers

• Introduction of a new stamp duty policy

What is a concern regarding the scrapping of the Land Development Agency?

• It will increase housing prices

• It will cause confusion and delay in housing supply

• It will lead to a decrease in private investment

• It will result in a surplus of housing

How does Sinn Féin plan to fund the gap between public spending and the total housing budget?

• Through increased taxes

• By cutting other public services

• By borrowing from international banks

• With private investment