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Housing measures fall short in key areas

Package does not address the level of rent supplement and the actions of banks when they repossess the properties of buy-to-let landlords.

2015.11.12.

Regulation needed to prevent energy poverty: SVP

54 million European citizens or 10.8% of the EU population were unable to keep their home adequately warm in 2012.

2015.10.06.

Minister gives back car to SVP after draw win

Skoda Fabia which Minister Kevin Humphreys won in an SVP raffle is worth €18,000.

2015.09.11.

Church to review civil role in marriage after vote

“Will those who continue to sincerely believe that marriage is between a man and a woman be forced to act against their faith and conscience?”

2015.05.06.

Concern at 55% rise in homelessness in capital

411 families in emergency accommodation with 911 children according to Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE).

2015.04.22.

Focus Ireland concerned over rent supplement cap

Need for legislation to create ‘rent certainty’ in the private rented sector which would counter rent inflation.

2015.03.29.

Irish water charges among highest in Europe: SVP

SVP "particularly concerned at the lack of information underpinning Government direction on costs".

2014.10.02.
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