Options to deal with cuckoo funds won't be ready for Cabinet tomorrow, but 'suite of measures' ready this week

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Housing Minister: 'I have no investments in anything actually at the moment'

There has been"no push back" from Finance, with O'Brien stating that it is"whole of government response" to get this"rectified as best we can". Image: Leah Farrell There has been"no push back" from Finance, with O'Brien stating that it is"whole of government response" to get this"rectified as best we can".

The minister said work had been ongoing over the weekend between the Departments of Housing and Finance to find solutions, with consultations also happening with the Attorney General. The minister said he wanted to “wait to see” what options come back to him, stating that government must “make sure it is implementable” and can have a positive impact “nearly immediately”.

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There has been “no push back” from Finance, with O’Brien stating that it is “whole of government response” to get this “rectified as best we can”.

 

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It's only here for 8 years sure

He can't even remember what he promised in the election we will be on the streets to force a ge you lot have sucked us dry for the last time

Riiiiiiiiight. We believe that. ... Not.

Vienna Model of housing uses a cost rental approach. It is roughly based on a type of tenancy popular in the Austrian capital. It is internationally regarded for providing sustainable, high quality residential developments that delivers housing for all. Copy what works ya bollix.

irishgov - do the RIGHT thing fir the citizens NOT just for the Investor

This is obviously a smear campaign by SF.

Was only resting in that account 😃

Ah sure you have, they are just in someone elses name or a company's name that you own!

His wife has them all?

He has no investment in the job either it seems.

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