Housing Minister James Browne has played down claims that it could take 15 years to end Ireland’s housing crisis — even though the estimate comes from the Department of Finance. A new mapping exercise suggests the shortage could persist into the 2040s, until building finally catches up with demand.

Joining Kieran Cuddihy to debate the government’s response and what it means for homebuyers:

-Fine Gael TD Naoise Ó Muirí

-Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney

-Executive Editor, Irish Independent Kevin Doyle

-Solicitor & Planning Law Expert Fred Logue

Later — Donald Trump’s “worst nightmare” Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor and the youngest in a century. With Democrats celebrating big wins in Virginia and New Jersey, is this the first major test for the Republican Party and President Trump since his return to the White House?

Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute UCD, Scott Lucas for analysis.

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