Darragh O’Brien wary of Tanaiste’s prediction of when house prices would fall

The video discusses the importance of increasing housing supply, particularly affordable housing, through initiatives like the Land Development Agency and local authorities. It highlights the positive outlook for the housing market, emphasizing a balanced mix of social, affordable, and private homes. Political perspectives on housing priorities are explored, with a focus on supporting first-time buyers. The video also covers affordability measures and the introduction of cost rental housing, aiming to make homes more affordable for individuals and families.

What is the primary focus of the Land Development Agency as discussed in the video?

• Building luxury homes

• Delivering affordable homes

• Developing commercial properties

• Investing in foreign real estate

What is the government's target for housing delivery in the current year?

• 30,000 homes

• 10,000 homes

• 40,000 homes

• 20,000 homes

Which type of housing did not exist in the country before the current government's initiative?

• Social housing

• Cost rental housing

• Private housing

• Luxury housing

What is the government's stance on salary caps for affordable housing measures?

• They plan to increase salary caps

• They oppose arbitrary salary caps

• They support strict salary caps

• They have no stance on salary caps

How much below market rate are the state-backed affordable rents for working people?

• 10% below market

• 15% below market

• 25% below market

• 30% below market