Dublin Housing Crisis Ignites Major Protest: Renters Demand Government Action

Dublin Housing Crisis Ignites Major Protest: Renters Demand Government Action Amidst a deepening housing crisis in Ireland, the Raise the Roof campaign is organizing a significant protest outside the Dáil in Dublin next week. The protest, scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th, at 6 PM, aims to pressure the government into taking immediate action to address the crisis. The campaign is particularly concerned about proposed changes to rent pressure zones, which they believe will exacerbate the situation. Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin, in an interview with Virgin Media News, sharply criticized the government's approach. He stated, "Micheál Martin is gaslighting renters when he's saying that you can protect renters and allow rents to be increased." Ó Broin highlighted the immediate risk to tens of thousands of renters who could face increased rents and homelessness under the proposed changes. The Raise the Roof campaign encompasses a wide range of groups, including trade unions and student organizations, unified in their demand for emergency government measures. The protest underscores the growing frustration and concern over the affordability and availability of housing in Ireland.