Jane Matthews
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Jane Matthews
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Nosy Parker/Political Correspondent @thejournal.ie
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November 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Re starter homes:
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Tried to tease out what exactly they mean by “starter homes”, no real answer on size/price/how long a person should be in a “starter homes” on average.
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
“Why is there no annual targets in this plan?”

“Because we are focused on activation,” Minister for Housing James Browne says.

“We want to get away from yearly targets,” he adds.

@thejournal.ie
November 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Junior Minister John Cummins says local authorities have a “critical role” to play in the delivery of this plan - specifically in the delivery of social homes and “starter homes”.
November 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM