Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?

No

No. Capitalism should be expressed in both ways. Both private and public. But we definitely need more public homes.

Yes, but not to the expense of the landlord, provided the landlord is offering rent at a reasonable rate.

100%. Private renting opens the door for entities not even in this country to be funneling out about 25% of thousands of peoples wages (for some even more) to take it out of our economy altogether

The government should reduce tax on house building, the government should not profit from house building until the crisis is averted , it is criminal that young people still have to live at home into their 30’s and 40’s or maybe forever because they cannot afford to live independently of their parents or end up with crazy mortgages that they are tied to and having a family is out of the question or extremely stressful because both parents have to work to pay their mortgage, young people are leaving Ireland to live in more affordable countries and we are bringing in foreign people and putting them up it is so ridiculous what are we like

The government should stop selling the public housing privately and it should be recirciculated into the housing system for another family that needs it.

There is space for both private and public housing options. Both Private and public houses need to be built so that everyone can have a home

The housing system in this country is a joke. People save to get a mortgage in a certain area and have to pay deposits, legal fees etc, but yet to be "fair and inclusive" the government have mandated that 10% of each estate is to be council housing. This is highly unfair to the people who work and save so hard to afford a home and have mortgages to see others just handed these homes. Council estates should be build and if someone would like to live in an area they can save like everyone else and move out of social housing

If affordable housing did come into affect, can It be guaranteed that residents of Ireland for more than 10 years be housed first. Also local younger people who are struggling to meet the terms and conditions of current mortgages.

I am a young person age 22 and just want to be able to move out and have independence with my partner, I want somewhere affordable to live on minimum wage

Yes, however, they shouldn’t completely shift from private rentals to public housing when or if people can afford to live in public housing. There should be an option for both sides of social class

I think more public housing is needed but more efforts also needed for non public housing as opportunities for landlords to invest in properties to rent out should also be taken into consideration

The government is full of landlords who are benefiting from high demand and rents therefore I do not trust them to implement anything that benefits the people of Ireland.

So many unworthy getting free housing in Ireland it generational. And should be stopped. We have full employment..

Make house purchase more affordable with right to buy after some time. Restrict conglomerate landlords

No, I don’t think we should shift completely but I think there should be more public/affordable housing for students/lower income individuals that can’t afford to offer 60% of their monthly salary solely to rent

Something in the middle, not free, not extortionate. Means tested properly to account for a good standard of life

No, the Irish people want to own there own property more opportunities need to be made to create that

No but improved regulation relating to private rentals to protect tenants and make the market more approachable

The government should increase the amount of houses built and not prioritise overly expensive builds which make it impossible for people to access affordable housing

This is not a simple question, as changing the status quo overnight would cripple anyone who managed to get their foot on the housing ladder. This would require deep-thinking and a multi-year approach to correct

Yes but we can’t abolish all rentals because there will always be people who need short accommodation or just don’t want to be tied down to one place

It should not be a completely public or state ran industry but there should be more public housing available

More encouragement for private sector to build more houses. More negotiations to create affordable housing projects

There's a place for both type of housing. But there shouls be stricter rules regarding renting prices and having a limit to rental prices in line with cost of housing in the area/cost of living.

Private rentals are still needed unless average income people are going to qualify for public housing eg I’m on €50k per year and most of my income goes on rent, either I should qualify for more affordable public housing so that I can save money and one day buy a home or else we need more private rental and lower caps on pricing to drive prices down.

Allow more people a chance to buy a home - stay at home mothers have no chance of being given a mortgage along with their spouse who earns enough to cover a mortgage for their family.

Yes and no, There should be more public housing but for private renters there should be certain caps (area and property dependant)

Society should have the option and the private and public sector of housing should operate fluidly as not to increase prices for private buyers.

I think people who have rented for 2 consecutive years to prove they van make regular payments should be allowed to get 100% mortgage. It's a disgrace what people pay in the private rental market when a mortgage could be half the monthly amount. This would free up rental properties

Rent caps and more public housing should be prioritised but without deterring private investors from the counties economy

A larger portion of public housing should be made available but with private renting still remaining

To an extent, but full shift to public housing will decrease availability, making housing availability shorter in the long term

I believe private rental should still be present as well as state funded public housing, I do however believe that vulture funds and private equity funds should be banned from buying property in Ireland.

Public and private housing need one another. To have a growing middle class private housing needs to exist but public infrastructure should be increased as it is lacking.

There should be fixtures on how much private rentals should be allowed to charge for the type of housing. The same approach as tax brackets for the degree of housing (eg number of rooms etc) Recently new public housing was build in Carrigtowhill Cork, and it is top spec accommodation. It is now in ruins and absolutely filthy as a large amount of travellers were provided with the housing. The crime rate has sky rocketed in the local, with SuperValu being robbed weekly by the same offenders. Absolute disgrace.

I don’t see anything wrong with private housing but pricing needs to looked at as some landlords pricing is ridiculous and more public housing needs to be built

More protection for BOTH parties in the private rental market. mire investment into buildings already suitable for the rental market to get more units up and going while improving towns and cities.

Some but not all or there will be people who occupy the social housing that don’t contribute to society

With the exception of genuine natural (not self induced) health issues we should fund public housing based on someone’s contribution
to society. They should either be a taxpayer or work in meaningful and properly measured public or community service.

More affordable housing undoubtedly needs to be built and a move away from over reliance on private rented but both are needed

the government should address corporations such as vulture funds to not make it attractive and profitable to buy apartment blocks and rent them out at high cost

I think there is too much delay and empty promises by government to help me get a house so I am forced into private rental market.

No but rental rates should be regulated and properties should have to be inspected and valued before being advertised.

Provide public funding to develop apartments as in other countries. Rent should be capped and for a longer term

More social housing is needed. Anyone who avails of social should pay something towards rent/mortgage but definitely we need an increase 100,000 every year.

There is no percentage in this answer the more public housing bring down the private cost of housing

Yes. To aid in getting our housing crisis under control, the government need to explore all possibilities of helping people in Ireland to be able to rent and buy homes without fear. Currently to rent or purchase in any part of Ireland, as opposed to years ago only Dublin being excessively expensive, we are now seeing pressure on people renting/buying all over the country. Some young people wondering if they will ever be able to afford their own home, especially single people. It is very sad. Also the prominence of vulture funds buying up property in Ireland has only added to the already high pressure and this needs to stop.

Yes, the government should look to shift from private rentals to the provision of public housing to all Irish families

Restriction should be in place to prevent landlords from charging ridiculous rents. Public housing should be more affordable but without tackling both issues at the same time it won't make a difference as there will be huge waiting lists for public housing which will also increase demand/prices for private rentals

There is nothing wrong with private rentals but the price gauging needs addressing and it needs to be more affordable

I think the nead to stop building so much apartments and build more houses but keep prices lower without taking it from the public so don’t spend money on things like bike racks and use that money for houses and lowering the cost