During a meeting with President Trump, Taoiseach Mr Martin discussed Ireland’s housing crisis, which Trump attributed to the country's economic success, implying it's a positive issue. Martin later noted housing is a critical concern, dismissing criticisms from Sinn Féin regarding the government's performance. An internal document revealed the Department of Finance had advised the former finance minister that projections for housing completions in 2024 would not meet the 40,000 target, contradicting public statements made by government officials leading to the election. Opposition parties have expressed that these figures misled the electorate.
During a meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump claimed that Ireland's housing crisis is due to the country doing well economically, stating they "can't produce houses fast enough."
Taoiseach Mr Martin stated housing is the number one issue, criticizing opposition from Sinn Féin and claiming that it's classic rival behavior to overly react.
An internal document reveals officials informed then finance minister Jack Chambers that housing completions in 2024 would not reach the promised 40,000 announced during the election.
Opposition parties accused the previous government of being misleading about housing completions, as the official figure was just over 30,000 instead of near 40,000.
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