We are constantly talking about the cost of housing, but Ireland is also facing other crises, and they are all interconnected. The crises of loneliness, mental health issues, a lack of affordable childcare, and an epidemic of elderly people who live alone -- are all being exacerbated by the housing crisis. What is the social cost of a country where people must choose between having basic physical shelter, and the social, emotional and mental support of the people we love? Roe McDermott investigates.
