Conor D McGuinness urges ban on bulk home purchases
Conor D McGuinness urged the minister to ban the bulk purchase of homes, accusing government parties and certain independents of protecting vested interests. He said his side stands with workers and families and demanded immediate action to stop bulk buying of housing.
Call for ban on bulk purchases
He called on the minister to ban the bulk purchase of homes, repeating that bulk purchasing of homes "could not be tolerated" when previously criticised by another senior politician and arguing it is now occurring under that politician's oversight.
Accusations against parties and independents
He accused Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Lowry and Healey Ray independents of protecting vested interests that allow bulk buying to continue, framing the issue as one of power and priorities.
Solidarity with workers and families
He said his side of the House is standing with workers and families affected by the housing market and presented the ban as necessary to protect ordinary buyers.
Demand for immediate ministerial action
He directly addressed the minister, insisting that action is needed now and reiterating the call to ban the bulk purchase of homes as the required remedy.
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You need to ban the bulk purchase of homes. Simon Harris once wrote that bulk purchasing of homes could not be tolerated. Now as Cornish then Minister for Finance, no less, it is happening on his watch. This is about power and priorities, Minister. Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Lowry and Healey Ray independents are protecting their vested interests. And we, on this side of the House, are standing with workers and families. You need to take action now, Minister, and you need to ban the bulk purchase of homes.
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