Failure To Deliver Housing Is National Scandal Says Martin

The government’s failure to deliver housing is a national scandal, according to the Fianna Fáil leader.

Micheal Martin has accused Fine Gael of responding to the homelessness crisis with spin, bluster and failed policies.

The Taoiseach and Housing Minister are attending a summit of all local council CEOs to discuss the problem this afternoon.

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Manager of the Mid-West Simon Community Jackie Bonfield was speaking to Clare FM’s James Mulhall.

She isn’t surprised by the jump in the local figures – but is hopeful that today’s meeting will result in urgent action: