Varadkar speaks on 'deep' housing crisis

The video discusses a new housing development in County Wicklow, Ireland, featuring a mix of private, social, and cost rental housing. It highlights the government's efforts to address the housing crisis through collaboration with the private sector and the introduction of cost rental housing. The video emphasizes the progress made in increasing homeownership and building social homes, while acknowledging ongoing challenges.

What types of housing are included in the new development in County Wicklow?

• Only private housing

• Only social housing

• A mix of private, social, and cost rental housing

• Only cost rental housing

What is a key feature of the cooperation in the new housing development?

• It involves only the private sector

• It involves both private and public sectors

• It involves only the public sector

• It involves international partners

How many cost rental tenancies have been approved in the last 18 months?

• Over 1500

• Over 2000

• Over 1000

• Over 500

What significant achievement was noted for first-time home buyers?

• A decrease in the number of first-time buyers

• No change in the number of first-time buyers

• The highest number of first-time buyers since records began

• The lowest number of first-time buyers

What is a major benefit of cost rental housing mentioned in the video?

• Only available to high-income individuals

• No security for tenants

• Safe and secure tenancies at below-market rates

• Higher than market rent rates