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House prices will continue to rise until 2029 if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael return to power, Sinn Fein’s housing spokesperson has said. Eoin O Broin urged voters to end the two Civil War parties’ “stranglehold” on housing policy and called for a greater focus on social and affordable home delivery. “The reason homelessness is rising is because Simon Harris is Taoiseach, Micheal Martin is Tanaiste and Darragh O’Brien is minister for housing,” Mr O Broin said at an event at the Teachers Club in Dublin on Saturday. “If we want to end homelessness, we’ve got to end their stranglehold on housing policy.” The housing spokesperson said that the proportion of young people who own their home has collapsed compared to the 1990s, from 60% to 30%, and that this was forcing young people to either emigrate or stay at home with their parents. He also said the rise in house prices since the government formed in 2020 had been “astronomical”, and claimed that average house prices in Dublin had increased by 125,000 euro. Sinn Fein’s Housing for All plan pledges to deliver 31,500 affordable homes through local government housing bodies at prices of 250,000 euro “or slightly above that”, he said. Sinn Fein is also vowing to phase out schemes for first-time buyers – the Help to Buy and the First Home schemes – arguing that they are adding to house prices. The government parties have said the schemes are vital for helping first-time buyers afford to buy a home amid inflated prices – with the latest figures showing prices are increasing by 10% a year. Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have also questioned Sinn Fein’s housing plan, which includes a proposal to build affordable homes through the state retaining ownership of the land on which the houses are built. The two main coalition parties have questioned the practicality of this and whether removing the first-time buyers’ grants would “pull the rug” from under young people. Mr O Broin said that projections by the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Mr Harris and the Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Mr Martin on when house prices would fall “shows the extent to which neither Micheal Martin nor Simon Harris understand anything about housing”. Mr Harris said on Friday that house prices would become more affordable or fall when “50,000-60,000 homes a year” are being built, while Mr Martin has said house prices would begin to moderate when 45,000-50,000 homes a year are being built, estimating this would be around 2027 or 2028. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said he did not disagree with the assessment of Mr Martin, his party leader, but was wary of making predictions. Mr O Broin said of the predictions: “If you go back to the Celtic Tiger, 2006, 90,000 homes were built that year, highest number of homes in the history of the state – house prices kept rising. “This idea that housing delivery, in and of itself, will bring down prices is simply not the case. “In fact, the vast majority of housing economists and housing policy experts around the world tell us that what you have to do is not only increase the number of homes but it’s the type of homes and the price of the homes that is key.” “My view is if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are left in government for the next five years, house prices will rise throughout that period, as they have done not just throughout the last five years but since 2011.” He added: “One of the reasons why homelessness has continued to rise over the last two to three years is because exits from emergency accommodation into the private rental sector have collapsed, and the government’s delivery of new social homes hasn’t been sufficient. “Fine Gael is proposing to keep the target at about 10,000 a year out to 2030, maybe have about 12,000 then. Fianna Fail is suggesting maybe an average of 12,000. “At an absolute minimum, we need to get an average of 15,000 – that would mean by 2027, 2028, you’re hitting 16,000, 17,000, 18,000 new-build social homes a year.” Asked about how fast a change in housing there would be if Sinn Fein were in the next government, Mr O Broin said “things can be done at pace”. “We will be delivering affordable homes for working people to purchase at a price of 250,000, 260,000, 270,000 in year one, as well as two, three and four, ramping up to that 32,000 (affordable homes) over the six years.” “We’ve set out very clearly how you could end homelessness for the over-55s in one year, and year on year dramatically reduce the number of families with children in emergency accommodation. “So things may not be done overnight, but things can be done at pace and at that speed, but only if you have the political will,” he said.One of the standout aspects of "Gourmet Chronicles" is its innovative approach to storytelling. 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As the investigation into the dental clinic in Dalian continues, it serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and honesty in healthcare advertising. Patients deserve to have access to accurate and reliable information about the services they are receiving, and it is incumbent upon healthcare providers to uphold high ethical standards in their marketing practices.In the latest news regarding the popular mobile game "Infinity Warmth," the foreign server has recently banned 83 accounts for engaging in cheating activities. This move comes as a strong statement from the game developers to crack down on unfair gameplay practices and maintain a fair and competitive gaming environment for all players.Manchester City's midfield is arguably one of the strongest in the league, with players like Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, and Rodri providing creativity, control, and defensive solidity in equal measure. Their ability to dictate play, break down opposition defenses, and track back to support the defense has been instrumental in Manchester City's success this season.Title: Russian Media: Bashar al-Assad Arrives in Moscow, Receives Russian Asylum Triggering Changes in the Situation
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The community has shown support and solidarity for those affected by the incident, with many sending well-wishes and support to the individuals undergoing treatment. This display of unity and compassion highlights the importance of coming together in times of crisis and supporting one another.Throughout the trial, both the prosecution and the defense presented compelling arguments. The prosecution painted the soldier as a violent aggressor who had used excessive force, while the defense argued that the soldier had acted in self-defense to protect himself from harm. The key piece of evidence was a surveillance video that captured the incident, but its interpretation was hotly contested by both sides.
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However, amidst the flurry of excitement surrounding the soaring stock prices, it is crucial to address an important aspect that often goes overlooked - the issue of copyright and original work declaration. In the world of financial journalism and market analysis, the importance of crediting original sources and respecting intellectual property rights cannot be overstated.One of the primary concerns with professional organizations accepting payment for membership is the potential for a dilution of the quality and expertise within the group. If membership is open to anyone who can afford to pay the fee, regardless of their qualifications or experience, it undermines the credibility of the organization as a whole. Professional organizations are meant to be selective, ensuring that members meet certain criteria and standards of excellence. By allowing individuals to simply buy their way in, the organization risks becoming a mere commodity rather than a respected community of professionals.In the world of entertainment news, rumors and speculations often swirl around celebrity relationships, especially when it comes to high-profile couples like Kelly Chen and Kevin Cheng. Recently, there have been reports suggesting trouble in paradise for the couple, leading to widespread speculation about their marriage. However, Kelly Chen has now broken her silence and spoken out to address the rumors, setting the record straight once and for all.
Auckland FC’s Nick Becker warns fans against unofficial resale tickets for Saturday’s sold-out game against the Wellington Phoenix in Penrose. Scalpers are reselling tickets at 10 times the original price, making it difficult for genuine fans. Becker confirmed the A-League club does not benefit from the high prices charged by scalpers and suggested alternative viewing options. Auckland FC’s boss is warning fans who missed out on tickets to this weekend’s sold-out local A-League derby to steer clear of ridiculously priced unofficial resale tickets and instead go to a bar and watch the match with mates. Scalpers are attempting to resell tickets to Saturday’s game against the Wellington Phoenix at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium at up to 10 times the original price. Auckland FC chief executive Nick Becker said this makes it “really difficult” for genuine fans, with the club not benefiting in any way from the price-gouging. Tickets usually range from $30 to $60, however, tickets have been cropping up online for around $400 each. Becker said Facebook and Trade Me sales are an “unregulated market” and put fans at risk of losing their money. “You don’t know whether you’re buying a genuine ticket and the inflated prices are ridiculous.” Auckland FC chief executive Nick Becker (left) and coach Steve Corica. Photo / Photosport Becker suggested parking up with friends at a bar showing the game or catching the intense rivalry by the Kiwi A-league teams in February instead. “It is amazing that the derby sold out so many days in advance. “But please don’t pay ridiculous prices for what could be a dodgy ticket on Trade Me or wherever it may be.” Trade Me policy and compliance manager James Ryan said for the vast majority of events people were allowed to on-sell legitimate tickets but noted there were safeguards on its website to monitor listings and detect anything that raised a flag. “For us it’s a balancing act - it’s disappointing if genuine fans aren’t able to get their hands on tickets when they are made available, for whatever reason. “However, on the flipside, Trade Me provides fans who missed out with an alternative option for getting along to an event. “At the end of the day these are trades between a willing buyer and a willing seller and the prices are market forces at work.” He said tickets to a lot of events were often sold cheaply on Trade Me where people were able to recoup the costs of a ticket if they could no longer attend the event. Trade Me would only pull ticket listings if members couldn’t prove they had them in their possession, or if the promoter/event organiser had cancelled the tickets or if they fell under the Major Events Management Act. Sheridan Oades tried to get tickets for her football-mad husband and brother-in-law and was shocked at the resale prices. “But yeah, it’s disappointing to see people take advantage of fans and make more money off it,” Oades said. She said she understands the tickets are in high demand but “people are going crazy with it”. Fans at Go Media Mt Smart stadium during the match against Sydney FC in October. Photo / Photosport Oades said she remained hopeful she would get a few tickets from Facebook resale groups from genuine people selling for a fair price. Auckland FC have worked with management at Mt Smart Stadium to open up the embankment at the northern end of the venue for extra fans to attend this Saturday’s derby match. With the extra capacity, the venue will be able to hold 26,253 people – precisely one more than the current regular-season record (held by the Phoenix) of 26,252. Becker said the expected turnout was “amazing”. “This is really exciting for not only football fans but sports fans in general ... I think New Zealand sports fans have been waiting for another good derby to come along.” Rachel Maher is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. She has worked for the Herald since 2022.