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"The gravitas that he carries is what scares them!"

President’s Michael D Higgins comments on Ireland’s housing crisis continue to make waves across the social and political spectrum. The President said housing in the country is a "great, great failure" at the opening of a supported residence facility...

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12.26 15 Jun 2022


"The gravitas that he carries is what scares them!"


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12.26 15 Jun 2022


President’s Michael D Higgins comments on Ireland’s housing crisis continue to make waves across the social and political spectrum. The President said housing in the country is a "great, great failure" at the opening of a supported residence facility for young homeless adults outside Naas in County Kildare. Andrea was joined by listeners who had mixed reactions to his comments, some feeling they overstepped his presidential position.


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