Five opposition politicians addressed hundreds who gathered outside Leinster House on Tuesday

Three major housing proposals, including the extension of rent controls nationwide, were approved by Cabinet.

Minister James Browne is to propose former HSE chief Paul Reid as the chairman of the new State planning authority.

Resistance to an easing of rent caps has been likened to opposition against water charges by Sinn Fein’s housing spokesman.

Pensioners and elderly couples joined students and young families to urge the Government to take action

Demonstrators converged on the city centre from all over the country to demonstrate over a lack of affordable housing

Thousands flocked to central London for the fundraiser concert on Wednesday evening.