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Colm McCarthy

Colm McCarthy

Economist
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Colm McCarthy is a contributor to the Irish Farmers Journal.

Colm McCarthy: Policy silos are leading to housing sprawl

The housing affordability crisis is exacerbated by the political structure of decision-making.

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Colm McCarthy: Policy silos are leading to housing sprawl
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