Dublin's rental market is the most expensive in Europe, according to Deloitte. The average rental price for a one-room apartment is currently just under 2,000 euros per month.
Young people are particularly affected: two thirds of all people under 35 living in Dublin still live with their parents. Ireland has long relied on home ownership, but this is no longer an option for younger people due to the increased costs.. The housing shortage is the biggest domestic political issue of our time, says Rory Hearne, associate professor of social policy.