POLICIES
Housing
The property market is undergoing a correctional phase at the moment.Contrary to popular opinion during the property boom, investment in property added nothing to the economy. No wealth was brought in from abroad, no value was created, all the money that was spent was borrowed in its entirety from future earnings, with a high interest price on it. In the words of Adam Smith, father of modern economics:

"The whole stock of mere dwelling-houses, too, subsisting at anyone time in the country, make a part of this first portion. The stock that is laid out in a house, if it is to be the dwelling-house of the proprietor, ceases from that moment to serve in the function of a capital, or to afford any revenue to its owner.

A dwelling-house, as such, contributes nothing to the revenue of its inhabitant; and though it is, no doubt, extremely useful to him, it is as his clothes and household furniture are useful to him, which, however, make a part of his expense, and not of his revenue. If it is to be let to a tenant for rent, as the house itself can produce nothing, the tenant must always pay the rent out of some other revenue, which he derives, either from labour, or stock, or land.

Though a house, therefore, may yield a revenue to its proprietor, and thereby serve in the function of a capital to him, it cannot yield any to the public, nor serve in the function of a capital to it, and the revenue of the whole body of the people can never be in the smallest degree increased by it."

Since the purpose of a house has changed not at all since his time, neither has its value to the economy. Therefore it makes the best sense to allow the property market to normalise, and bring in legislation to protect the public from future damaging speculation in the value of housing. By doing so, the price of property will become affordable once again for single people and couples together.
  • Ensure that future developments have mandated public spaces and facilities included in them, such as schools and parks, and have access to transport routes.
  • Streamline the planning process for new developments.
  • Disincentivise the hoarding of zoned land and landbanks.
  • Remove the purchase of social and affordable housing at face value, a practise which has lead to local authorities spending a quarter to a third of their budget on overpriced houses alone.
  • Set up a public house price index, giving actual sale prices for houses in a the various developments, estates and areas, and reform the Land Register.
  • Modernise Irish rental regulations, including an agency to hold deposits between landlords and tenants.
  • Ensure that property speculation is reduced.
OTHER POLICY AREAS
Recovery
Economic and social recovery must be the first steps to be taken before any others, consolidation of our position and ensuring a sustainable standard of living.
Energy
Ireland is in a unique position globally with regard to renewable energy resources, an advantage which must be exploited to its maximum potential.
Agriculture
While agriculture in Ireland is facing unique challenges with CAP and GATT reform, it also has unique opportunities in the changing face of global agriculture.
Growth
Ireland has natural advantages in our location and political situation, which must be taken advantage of fully in order to encourage sustainable growth, the central focus of any growth policy.
Culture and Society
Irish culture is widely acknowledged as one of the oldest and most fascinating in the world.
Europe
Our associations and agreements with Europe must focus on the mutual benefit of both parties.
Health and Education
The Health and Education systems are two of the most important sectors in any society, and Ireland is no different.
Political Reform
In order to move away from a focus on local issues, and move towards a national system, changes to the electoral system are recommended.
Foreign Policy
Our position in the world and our relations with other countries have never been more important.
Defence
To meet the changing needs and requirements of the twenty first century, the Defence forces of the Republic of Ireland will have a broader and more relevant mandate.
Forestry
Trees are one of the great renewable and aesthetic resources we have available to us in Ireland.
Housing
The property market is undergoing a correctional phase at the moment.
Technology
Technology plays a central role in the vision for the future of the country, allowing us to use our resources to the best advantage for ourselves and future generations.
Irish language
The Irish language is a valuable resource for ourselves and for our children, and the protection and support of this important part of our culture is an important priority.
Partnership Rights
This is a broad and complex issue, and should be dealt with in different ways on different levels.
Transport Policy
Our Transport Policy, supporting people and the environment.
Pensions
As with many countries today, Ireland is facing great difficulties in future paying pensions to a longer lived and healthier senior citizens group, especially since the national pension fund was spent to bail out Anglo Irish Bank.
Justice
The Justice system is one of the most vital areas of any society.
Children and Family
Our policies on child benefit and the role of the family in society.
Northern Ireland
Our policy on Northern Ireland.
Environmental Policy
These are the Environmental policy proposals for Amhrán Nua.
 
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