Leo Varadkar and Darragh O'Brien give an update on the Government's Housing for All plan

The video discusses the progress in housing development in Ireland, highlighting a significant increase in the number of homes built since 2011. It addresses the challenges of a housing deficit, rising population, and smaller household sizes. The government has implemented policies to boost construction, focusing on social and affordable housing. Initiatives like the first home scheme and cost rental tenancies aim to bridge the affordability gap, with significant investments and targets set for future development.

What was the increase in the number of houses built in Ireland from 2011 to the last reported year?

• A five-fold increase

• A four-fold increase

• A three-fold increase

• A two-fold increase

What is one of the main challenges mentioned in relation to housing in Ireland?

• Environmental regulations

• Shortage of construction workers

• Lack of construction materials

• Affordability in many areas

Which scheme is mentioned as a way to bridge the affordability gap for home buyers?

• The Green Homes program

• The Housing for All initiative

• The First Home scheme

• The Rent-to-Own scheme

What is the discount percentage offered on market rents in the cost rental tenancies?

• 15%

• 45%

• 25%

• 35%

How much government assistance is typically provided to help people buy family homes?

• €150,000

• €100,000

• €70,000

• €50,000