Politics

Varadkar pledges action on homelessness and housing

Fine Gael leader says government will go ‘all out’ to accelerate its housing plan as he is elected Taoiseach for the second time

Leo Varadkar: ‘As Taoiseach, my mission will be to build on the achievement of 100 years ago.’ Picture: Rollingnews.ie

Leo Varadkar has said he will go “all out” as Taoiseach to improve the government’s performance on homelessness and home ownership.

During his speech after being elected as Taoiseach for the second time, he told the Dáil: “We have to go all out to turn the corner on homelessness and home ownership. We need to accelerate our plan Housing for All. It’s about making home ownership a reality for the many again.”

He referred again ...