Minister Browne sets out Irish housing priorities in Strasbourg
Housing Minister James Browne outlined Ireland's agenda for the upcoming EU Presidency to a special European Parliament committee in Strasbourg. The address highlighted ambitious domestic homebuilding achievements and plans to foster collaboration on affordability right across member states.
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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne recently addressed the European Parliament's Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in Strasbourg to detail Ireland's strategic priorities for its upcoming EU Presidency. During the visit, the Minister also had the opportunity to meet informally with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of his address to the wider European Parliament.
Addressing the parliamentary committee, Minister Browne emphasised that Ireland's leadership role offers a vital platform to build upon the momentum established by previous Council presidencies. He pointed to Ireland's impressive per capita homebuilding rates and record public spending on housing as valuable insights to share with European partners, noting that direct state investment is crucial for tackling the continent-wide crisis.
Looking ahead to the autumn, the Minister confirmed plans to host high-level political gatherings in Dublin this coming November. These upcoming meetings will bring together EU housing ministers and the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness to drive forward the European Affordable Housing Plan and strengthen cross-border cooperation.
Addressing the parliamentary committee, Minister Browne emphasised that Ireland's leadership role offers a vital platform to build upon the momentum established by previous Council presidencies. He pointed to Ireland's impressive per capita homebuilding rates and record public spending on housing as valuable insights to share with European partners, noting that direct state investment is crucial for tackling the continent-wide crisis.
Looking ahead to the autumn, the Minister confirmed plans to host high-level political gatherings in Dublin this coming November. These upcoming meetings will bring together EU housing ministers and the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness to drive forward the European Affordable Housing Plan and strengthen cross-border cooperation.