Housing in Mayo under the microscope in new podcast episode

A new episode of the All Ireland Whingers podcast takes an unflinching look at the housing pressures facing Mayo, with Aidan Crowley leading a wide-ranging discussion on evictions, supply and accountability.

The programme features a special report from Caoimhín Rowland, examining the growing number of people across the county facing eviction and sharing first-hand experiences of life in the private rental market, as new rental legislation approaches on March 1.

Offering a more hopeful note, Dr Richard Martin analyses the latest CSO figures, which show 2025 home completions running ahead of expectations.

The episode also hears strong criticism from An Tánaiste Simon Harris, who has sharply rebuked local authorities, including Mayo County Council, for failing to adequately collect revenue from the derelict sites levy.