Sinn Fein Members Seeking Referendum To Put Housing Into The Constitution Looks Set To Be Defeated
A Sinn Féin private members motion, seeking a referendum to put the right to housing into the constitution, looks set to be defeated tomorrow.
Last night the party's spokesperson on housing, Eoin Ó Broin, introduced the proposal for the 35th Amendment, which would see the right to adequate, appropriate, secure, safe and affordable housing added.
Deputy Ó Broin says Rent Pressure Zones are not working with most people not earning enough to afford average rent prices in many areas.
However, Fianna Fáil have indicated they won't support the motion because it would cost too much to hold a referendum.
Eoin Ó Broin says while the vote may not pass, it does have widespread support outside Dáil:
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