Tens of thousands call on Government to rein in vulture funds

The video discusses a petition aimed at reforming Ireland's housing system to prioritize people over institutional investors. It highlights the negative impact of corporate landlords and vulture funds on housing availability and affordability. The petition calls for the removal of tax breaks for real estate investment trusts, reinstating eviction bans, and controlling rents. It also advocates for a constitutional right to housing, which would empower the government to implement tenant protections and ensure affordable housing for all.

What is one of the main goals of the petition discussed in the first section?

• To reduce the number of rental homes

• To make the housing system work for people, not investors

• To provide tax breaks for corporate landlords

• To increase the number of luxury apartments

What issue is highlighted in the second section regarding apartment availability?

• There are too many apartments available

• Apartments are only available in rural areas

• Most apartments are being bought by investors

• Apartments are too large for single families

What is a major concern about the future of housing in Ireland as mentioned in the second section?

• The decrease in housing prices

• The dominance of institutional investors in the housing market

• The rise in luxury housing options

• The increase in rural housing developments

What constitutional change is proposed in the final section to improve housing rights?

• Adding a right to housing as a human right

• Removing the protection of private property

• Increasing taxes on homeowners

• Decreasing government involvement in housing

How would including the right to housing in the constitution affect government responsibilities?

• It would eliminate tenant protections

• It would increase government accountability for housing needs

• It would reduce government involvement in housing

• It would allow for more private investment in housing