David W Higgins: Irish house prices more than quadrupled during the 1970s oil crisis – and increases are likel
Even if prices remain the key main metric by which we measure the housing crisis, they must be weighed against incomes
The contruction of new homes is not enough to solve the housing crisis. Photo: PAMeasurement is a tricky business. Just spend any amount of time shopping for clothes. You may think you know your own sizes, but each manufacturer has their own quirks.When it comes to measurements at home, you may have a family member who still uses inches and feet. A clash unfolds when centimetres and metres enter the chat.
