Challenges exist around housing affordability, O’Brien says

The video discusses the current housing market challenges, focusing on affordability and supply issues. It highlights the government's progress in increasing housing supply and implementing support schemes for first-time buyers. The minister emphasizes the importance of continued efforts to address the housing crisis and outlines future plans to ensure more affordable homes are available. The video contrasts the government's approach with opposition proposals, stressing the need for effective solutions to meet the country's housing demands.

What is one of the key government initiatives mentioned to support first-time home buyers?

• First Home Bridge the Gap scheme

• Rent Control Act

• Mortgage Relief Program

• Housing Tax Credit

What is the projected number of homes to be built this year according to the minister?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 30,000 to 40,000

• 20,000

Which type of housing tenure did not exist three years ago but is now being supported by the government?

• Cost Rental

• Senior Living

• Student Housing

• Luxury Housing

What does the opposition party propose to do with the current supports for first-time buyers?

• Increase them

• Maintain them

• Remove them

• Double them

According to the minister, what is the average amount of support provided to first-time buyers?

• €75,000

• €100,000

• €50,000

• €150,000