John Conlon wants Budget 2026 to offer renters a pathway to home-ownership
Former teacher John Conlon. Photo: Steve Humphreys
A teacher had to leave the career he loved for a higher-paid job so he could afford to rent in the capital.
Athlone man John Conlon (30) holds a first-class master’s degree in education – a sector that is struggling to hold on to teachers. But he has moved into the field of recruitment to help him meet the cost of accommodation in Dublin.