'); 'A human error': Sinn Féin motion on affordable housing passed by Dáil after junior Minister doesn't call vote The housing crisis has been top of the political agenda for over two weeks now, following outrage over cuckoo funds. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Wednesday 19 May 2021, 2:47 PM 5 hours ago 26,197 Views 39 Comments Junior Minister Malcolm Noonan Junior Minister Malcolm Noonan A MOTION ON affordable housing proposed by Sinn Féin has been passed by the Dáil after Government TDs forgot to vote for their amendment to the motion. Sinn Féin spokesperson on housing Eoin Ó Broin proposed a motion calling for housing in Dublin to be made available for €230,000, and rents to be between €700-€900.