Rory Hearne

Rory Hearne is an Irish academic, author, and political activist.

He is a professor at Maynooth University, specializing in housing and social policy.

Hearne has been vocal about Ireland's housing crisis, advocating for affordable housing and tenants' rights.

He ran for election in Dublin South-East in 2007 as a candidate for People Before Profit, a left-wing political party.

His background in academia and politics informs his writing, which often takes a critical stance on neoliberal economic policies and their impact on housing.

Hearne's work combines academic research with a passionate call for social change, particularly in addressing housing inequality in Ireland.