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Big questions for Ireland: Housing, cost of living, and the Irish economy

Economy
Ireland
Started April 17, 2026

Ireland's housing emergency, reliance on corporate tax, and the cost of living crisis.

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The Land Development Agency should be given greater powers and a larger capital allocation to directly deliver social and affordable housing at scale.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Short-term rental platforms should be heavily restricted in areas with acute housing shortages.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Ireland must begin reducing its reliance on corporate tax revenues by broadening the tax base before the next economic shock.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Planning permission for high-density housing near public transport should be substantially streamlined.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The minimum wage in Ireland should rise to a rate that covers rent and basic living costs in all major cities.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Remote working rights should be enshrined in legislation to reduce geographic concentration of employment in Dublin.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The state should directly build social and affordable housing at substantial scale rather than primarily relying on the private market.
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