Tanaiste Micheal Martin comments on number of homeless hitting another new record high

The transcript discusses the multifactorial reasons behind housing figures, emphasizing the need to reduce time in emergency housing. It highlights progress in house construction and supply, while addressing the impact of election bonds on housing policy. The historical context of eviction bans during COVID-19 and the energy crisis is explained. Future policy directions focus on retaining and increasing rental housing through incentives.

What are the key issues related to homelessness mentioned in the text?

What progress has been made in house construction according to the speaker?

What is the pressing issue regarding the rental market mentioned in the text?

What are the exceptional issues that required responses last year?

How does the speaker suggest we can retain houses in the rental market?