The Labour Party's proposing the price of land be capped to make housing more affordable.
Its new Land Bill, which is being publishing today, is based on a recommendation from the 1973 Kenny report.
It recommended local authorities be able to compulsory purchase land at agricultural values, plus 25 percent.
Labour Party housing spokesperson, Senator Rebecca Moynihan, says it would help tackle the housing crisis:
Performance Report Offers Praise & Flags Areas Of Improvement for Wicklow County Council
Wicklow is strong on housing vacancy and online motor tax, but re-letting times and retrofits lag behind national picture, reports NOAC.
UPDATE: Three Car Collision Cleared from the N11 at Glen Of The Downs
The northbound lanes approaching Delgany have reopened.
Over 50 Free Events, Performances & Workshops For Wicklow Culture Night
Wicklow Culture Night 2026 Is Here!!!!
Penalty Points Drive Up Insurance Costs for 16,000 Wicklow Drivers
More than 12,500 Wicklow drivers have three points, 294 have 9 points, and 41 are on 12 points, the threshold for disqualification.
Irish Farming Could Face 'Cliff Edge' With One In Three Farmers Planning Exit
One in Three Farmers Plan to Leave Within Five Years, Survey Reveals
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