House prices are low in donegal and salaries are also low in donegal. Its all relative. So if she's on her substantial salary and can't afford to buy a house in howth. How does she think the people in donegal who are on some of the lowest salaries in the country feel when the "cheap" houses are still completely unaffordable to them. Donegal isn't some haven not affected by the housing crisis because the houses seem cheaper than elsewhere, there are so many factors to it. Mica being a main one. Also does she think nurses, teachers, gardaí can afford houses outside of dublin? Because they can't. Her point that essential services are at threat in dublin is an issue across the whole country not just dublin. If essential workers can't afford to live in dublin which has been listed as one of the most expensive cities in Europe yes that is an issue. But when essential workers can't afford to live in places like donegal, mayo, kerry etc which are apparently the cheapest places in the country, now that's an even worse issue.