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Is it true that Irish citizens are being discriminated against?

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Last updated: 2024/11/15 at 12:39 PM
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The Irish general election is approaching, and a manipulated video has been circulating on social media, falsely depicting a Black woman as a migrant mocking a white woman over obtaining social housing. The edited video aims to provoke anti-minority sentiments by misrepresenting the women’s testimonies. Comments on the video expressed anger towards the woman who appeared gleeful about receiving housing at the expense of the homeless white woman. The misleading clip has been promoted by the far-right Irish Freedom Party, claiming that Irish people are being discriminated against in their own country. However, this is not the case.

The video in question was actually taken from a housing debate aired on Upfront With Katie Hannon by the Irish state broadcaster RTE. The discussion featured single women with children who were or had been homeless. One of the women, Shauna, was granted co-operative housing that suited her circumstances, while the other, Chloe, was still awaiting accommodation due to her son’s long-term illness. Co-operative housing has been seen as a solution to Ireland’s housing crisis, with over 10,000 adults and 4,000 children currently living in emergency homeless accommodation. Shauna praised the security and stability provided by co-operative housing, emphasizing the importance of not relying on a landlord.

Despite claims by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien that social housing levels in Ireland are at their highest in half a century, official figures show a shortfall in meeting housing policy targets. In 2023, the government built over 8,000 social housing units, which fell short of the target by 990 units. The Irish Central Bank has highlighted the need for around 20,000 additional properties to be built annually to alleviate the national housing crisis. High rent prices have contributed to the rise in homelessness, particularly in Dublin, where access to affordable housing remains a challenge for many Irish citizens.

Co-operative housing provides an alternative to traditional rental accommodation, offering lower minimum rent prices starting at €30. The security and stability provided by co-operative housing have been praised by residents like Shauna, who no longer have to worry about landlords reclaiming their property. With a growing number of homeless individuals and families in Ireland, the need for affordable and social housing solutions is becoming increasingly urgent. As the country grapples with meeting its housing needs, co-operative housing presents a viable option to address the shortage of social housing and provide stable homes for those in need.

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