Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald condemned what she termed a "sniggering interaction" between Irish politicians and the U.S. President regarding Ireland's housing crisis. McDonald accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of making light of the situation during a meeting in the Oval Office, while raising concerns over government claims to address housing issues, particularly in light of a Central Bank warning that housing targets will not be met. She emphasized the plight of citizens affected by the crisis and questioned the government's transparency in revealing critical financial reports.
"You were sitting in the Oval Office laughing about Ireland's housing crisis. The American president stated that the housing crisis is because Ireland is doing so well that it's a good problem," Ms McDonald said.
"No-one was sniggering at any housing problem, it's pathetic - you know that," Mr Martin said.
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