Dublin dying under Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s watch
Dublin dying under Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s watch - The Labour Party
Labour’s spokesperson on Dublin, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP, has called out the failure of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to tackle the cost of living in Dublin.
As a new report names Dublin the fifth most expensive capital city in Europe, Ó Ríordáin called for consideration to be given to a Dublin allowance.
Ó Ríordáin said:
“Dublin is a great city and a great place to live but under this Government’s watch it’s going backwards. A Tradingpedia report today highlights the failure of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to tackle skyrocketing rents in the city and transport costs which are meaning city dwellers’ salaries are not going far enough.
“The housing crisis is felt nationwide, but it is particularly acute in the city. There was a 2.4% increase in rents in Dublin in the first quarter or 2025, with average city centre rents now a staggering €2,470. Just two weeks ago, almost 3,500 applications were received for just 20 cost rental homes in Clongriffin in Dublin.
“The demand is simply not being met with supply from Government. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s approach instead seems to be encouraging people to live outside of the Greater Dublin Area, driving people out of their communities, and away from their family and friends.
“The haphazard extension of the RPZ rules this week just shows how out of touch the Government are with housing in the capital city and across the country.
“It’s no surprise that we are struggling to keep our educated, talented and bright young people in the capital when costs totally outstrip quality of life. That’s why Labour has long called for consideration to be given to introducing a Dublin Allowance for public servants like teachers, nurses and Gardaí, those who keep our capital going but are not immune from the pressures all Dubliners are facing.
“Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have sat on their hands for long enough while the crisis facing our capital has festered.”