One-off housing is simply a response to pester power

“Mummy, mummy, mummy, I want a Kit Kat.” “No, darling, you can't have a Kit Kat, have an apple instead.” “Why can't I have chocolate?” “Well, because too much chocolate will rot your teeth, make you fat, possibly leading to obesity, heart problems and diabetes.” “What's diabetes?” “Diabetes is one of the fastest growing ailments in Ireland and doctors say it is related to bad diet and specifically too much sugar.

“Diabetes can ...