cover of episode 'The state should be investing in housing' - Property prices soaring in Ireland

'The state should be investing in housing' - Property prices soaring in Ireland

2022/11/8
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The number of Irish millionaires in Ireland jumped by 2.5 times in the last eight years on account of soaring property prices making those with wealth all the wealthier. According to data from the Central Bank 223,000 households, or 12% of the total in the country, have a net wealth of €1m or more.

Kieran was joined by Economic and Social Analyst from Social Justice Ireland, Collette Bennett and Ciaran Nugent, Economist with the Nevin Economic Institute…