Ireland Makes a Program Offering Basic Income for Artists Permanent

xvxvx · 2026-01-05T14:19:21 1767622761

There are approx. 17,000 homeless people in Ireland, currently. The highest on record.

At €325 per week for rent, Ireland could house all 2,525 currently homeless families recorded in emergency accommodation, with some budget left over even after accounting for single adults.

So, either subsidize 2000 artists or house 2525 homeless families. Where are the priorities?

okokwhatever · 2026-01-05T14:21:22 1767622882

But artists can help the government with favorable opinions, something homeless people cannot.

igleria · 2026-01-05T14:25:15 1767623115

one solution needs houses (key problem in the republic). The other does not.

theLegionWithin · 2026-01-05T14:47:25 1767624445

buskers are louder than families, so....