The Conference Video

The Conference on the Future of Europe Event on Housing hosted by the NUI Galway, Centre of Housing Law, Rights and Policy.

Housing – or the challenges facing young people in accessing affordable housing, is emerging as one of the key issues for the European Union. While the great majority of Europeans live in good quality, affordable housing as a result of major State and private investment since the 1950s, the picture for young Europeans is not so rosy. This Event is addressed by experts on housing issues. It examines what is the EU doing well in the area, what the EU could improve, and what would be an ideal model for housing in Europe look like in 20-30 years.

Speakers include:

•  Noelle O'Connell, CEO European Movement Ireland.
•  Kim Van Sparrentak, MEP, Rapporteur on “Access to Decent and Affordable Housing for All”.
• Sharon Donnery, Deputy Governor Central Bank of Ireland.
•  Michaela Kauer, City of Vienna.
• Stanislas Jourdan, Positive Money Europe.
• Dr Rory Hearne, NUI Maynooth.
• Freek Spinnewijn, FEANTSA – European Homelessness Federation.
• Dara Turnbull, Research Coordinator at Housing Europe - Federation of Social Housing Providers.
• Barbara Steenbergen,International Union of Tenants.
• Dr Nuria Lambea-Llop, UNESCO Housing Chair, Spain.
• Dr Aine Sperrin, Centre for Disability Law and Policy, NUI Galway.
• Professor Marc Roark, Professor of Law, Southern University, USA.

The Moderators are Alison Gilliland, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Professor Padraic Kenna, NUI Galway and Bob Jordan, CEO of Housing Agency. The Event is chaired by Professor Martin Hogg, Head of Law School, NUI Galway.

Link to Full Conference Video

Link to Session 1 

Link to Session 2

Link to Session 3