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Findings show that majority of tenants are renting through necessity, not choice The latest Tenant Sentiment report from Threshold highlights the harsh realities of renting in Ireland today, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on housing, said: “The findings of today’s Threshold report are predictably grim. While […]

Just over half of those entitled to the €500 annual rent credit have applied to date The Government’s failure to promote the €500 tax credit for renters introduced in Budget 2023 is contributing to low uptake of the scheme, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: […]

Half of rough sleepers recorded by homeless outreach team excluded from official figures Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan has asked the Government to explain why not all rough sleepers have been counted in official figures published by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “An article published by […]

The Residential Tenancies Board has revealed there were 4,753 eviction notices issued between January and March this year  New figures released by the Residential Tenancies Board highlight the need for the Government to immediately reinstate the eviction ban, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “The […]

Social Democrats to introduce motion seeking a reversal of housing policies that have contributed to a collapse in home ownership levels  The census results published today paint a disheartening picture of the struggles faced by people hoping to buy a place of their own, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is […]

With the Government shamefully failing our most vulnerable people, you would be forgiven for thinking the country was bankrupt The number of people who are homeless continues to rise while members of the Government argue over how to spend a multibillion euro surplus, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the […]

Handouts to developers are clearly not making homes more affordable First-time buyers are facing a widening affordability gap when trying to purchase a home, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “A new report from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) is further proof that […]

House prices continue to rise while developers’ profits soar The latest Residential Property Price Index from the CSO will provide no comfort to those hoping to buy a home of their own, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s housing spokesperson, said: “The figures show that house prices continue […]

Our senior citizens should not have to worry about being evicted or forced to find new homes to rent The Government must urgently act on the findings of a report which highlights how the rental crisis is impacting older people, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s spokesperson on […]

More than 9,000 evictions expected in the coming months, with virtually no homes available to rent  Record homeless figures for March represent another grim milestone for this Government, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s Housing spokesperson, said: “The latest figures show there are now 11,988 people living in […]

It is not lack of money that is preventing the State building the homes we need – it is catastrophic mismanagement by the Minister  Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan says it is disappointing but not surprising that the Government has yet again failed to meet its targets for the delivery of social and affordable homes. […]

Increased tax rate of 10% is needed to encourage owners of empty homes to sell or rent their properties  The Social Democrats will bring a Private Members’ Motion before the Dáil this Wednesday, April 19, calling for the introduction of an effective Vacant Homes Tax to help increase the supply of properties to rent or […]

This huge increase in the number of people facing into homelessness is unprecedented The latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) shows there will be a tsunami of evictions in the coming months, according to Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan. “The RTB report states that 4,329 notices-to-quit were served to tenants between October […]

Report paints a particularly bleak picture for households reliant on the Housing Assistance Payment  The latest ‘Locked Out of the Market’ report from the Simon Communities of Ireland further highlights why the Government needs to extend the eviction ban, according to Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan. Deputy O’Callaghan, who is the party’s Housing spokesperson, said: […]