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Where will FF/FG find common ground with Labour and Social Democrats? Housing


Published on 2024-12-03 01:30:42 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • All the parties have acknowledged the need to deliver a higher number of homes and the greater involvement by the State in doing so

The article from The Irish Times discusses the potential for common ground between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Labour Party and Social Democrats, particularly in the area of housing policy. It highlights the ongoing housing crisis in Ireland, with a focus on the need for increased social and affordable housing. The piece explores how these parties might collaborate or find consensus on issues like tenant rights, eviction bans, and the construction of public housing. It notes that while there are ideological differences, the urgency of the housing situation might push these parties towards compromise. The article also mentions recent political maneuvers and statements from party leaders indicating a willingness to work together, albeit with reservations about how far each party is willing to go in terms of policy alignment.

Read the Full The Irish Times Article at:
[ https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/12/03/where-will-fffg-find-common-ground-with-labour-and-social-democrats-housing/ ]
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