The event will be chaired by journalist and broadcaster Dearbhail McDonald, the event will feature contributions from: Ronan Lyons, Trinity College Dublin; Rachel Slaymaker, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) ; Jonathan Rice, Central Bank of Ireland and Stephen Meredith, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UK.

The discussion will explore housing affordability, cost-rental housing, delivery times and lessons from the UK.

The event will feature a discussion with the author exploring the key themes and arguments of the book and examining the economic and policy forces that have shaped Ireland’s housing market. A Q&A session will follow, offering attendees an opportunity to engage directly with the author.

This event forms part of Centre for Economics, Policy and History (CEPH)’s ongoing mission to foster dialogue between academia, business, policymakers and the public on the major economic challenges and developments of our time.

Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9.00am
Council Room, Dublin Chamber
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