Dublin South West TD calls for change to add ‘right to housing’ into law

The video discusses a bill aimed at establishing the right to decent, affordable housing. It addresses the government's use of the constitution as an excuse to avoid implementing rent controls and eviction bans. The bill proposes inserting a right to housing in the constitution, obligating the government to take action against homelessness and high rent costs. It emphasizes that while a referendum alone won't solve these issues, it empowers citizens to demand their housing rights and supports the push for policies to tackle the housing crisis.

What is one of the main purposes of the proposed bill regarding housing?

• To reduce government spending on housing

• To increase property taxes

• To ensure everyone has a right to affordable housing

• To promote private property ownership

How does the bill propose to address the government's excuse related to constitutional limitations?

• By increasing taxes on landlords

• By inserting a right to housing in the constitution

• By promoting private housing development

• By reducing the number of rental properties

What action would the government be required to take under the new bill to address homelessness?

• Increase the number of luxury apartments

• Provide tax breaks to property developers

• Take action to prevent homelessness

• Encourage people to move to rural areas

What is the target percentage of income that should be spent on rent according to European standards?

• 50%

• 10%

• 25%

• 40%

What additional measure is suggested to tackle the housing crisis besides the referendum?

• Increasing the cost of public housing

• Reducing the number of public housing units

• Fighting for a government that implements socialist housing policies

• Encouraging private investment in housing