Varadkar unsure if housing referendum can be held within current government term

The video discusses the proposal for a constitutional amendment to establish a right to housing. The speaker emphasizes the importance of precise wording to ensure the amendment facilitates the construction of new homes rather than leading to legal complications and financial diversions. The speaker warns against an amendment that could result in legal battles and compensation claims, which would not serve the public interest. The ultimate goal is to make it easier to build homes, but the speaker notes that no draft wording has been seen yet, leaving the outcome uncertain.

What is the primary goal of the proposed constitutional amendment discussed in the video?

• To increase legal fees

• To establish a right to housing

• To reduce the number of homes

• To provide compensation to homeowners

What does the speaker believe is crucial for the housing amendment?

• The location of new homes

• The wording of the amendment

• The cost of construction

• The number of houses built

What negative outcome does the speaker want to avoid with the housing amendment?

• Legal challenges and compensation claims

• Improved urban planning

• More affordable housing

• Increased housing construction

According to the speaker, what could happen if the housing budget is diverted?

• More homes will be built

• Housing quality will improve

• The housing budget will increase

• Funds will be used for legal fees and compensation

What is the speaker's current status regarding the draft wording of the amendment?

• The speaker has finalized the wording

• The speaker has seen the draft wording

• The speaker has not seen any draft wording

• The speaker has rejected the draft wording