Addressing housing and homelessness in Ireland

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Against a context of housing shortages and rapidly rising house prices, rents and homelessness, a parliamentary committee has provided a broad-ranging blueprint for reform. These recommendations have the potential to address the complex set of issues involved.

Author: Mary Daly