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Does Ireland need a Housing Tsar?

The Government's long-awaited 'housing tsar' will be appointed within the next eight weeks. The p...

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07.45 22 Jan 2026


Does Ireland need a Housing Tsar?


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07.45 22 Jan 2026


The Government's long-awaited 'housing tsar' will be appointed within the next eight weeks. The person will be tasked with cutting through red tape and accelerating the delivery of new homes.   But not everyone is convinced of the powers they may have, and the salary cost of the position.  

We discuss further with Eoin O’Broin Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West and party Spokesperson for Housing.   


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