The Government has been accused of a ‘two-fingered salute’ to an entire generation after it shared advice to adults moving in with their parents.

Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf said the ‘number one’ problem with housing is planning.

Housing Minister James Browne appeared to roll back on a Government commitment to end homelessness by 2030.

James Browne said he would not be putting a deadline on ending homelessness.

The Fine Gael leader said the cost of living was the number one issue being raised with him so far during the campaign.

The Ceann Comhairle threatened to suspend the Dáil as Sinn Féin TDs and Micheál Martin disagreed with a Government housing scheme