MEP Ciaran Mullooly proposes plan to lower housing costs

Ciaran Mullooly, an Irish MEP and vice-chair of the European Parliament’s housing committee, has introduced a five-point plan to lower housing costs in Ireland and the EU. His proposals include VAT rebates for first-time buyers and better funding for charity housing projects. Mullooly aims to influence a report that will guide EU member states on housing policies. He believes his ideas could significantly reduce house prices, making homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers. The committee will work for ten more months to finalize recommendations. Mullooly also seeks to improve planning permissions for independent-living facilities to better support disabled individuals currently in nursing homes.