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<p>Housing completions per 1,000 of the population in Ireland hit 5.9 in 2024, and are expected to rise to 7.0 next year. Stock picture: Yui Mok/PA</p>

economy

Housing output to reach 40,000 units next year

Construction output — including non-residential and civil engineering — is forecast to grow by 1.4% in 2024 and 6% in 2025

<p>There were 47 transactions over the three months to the end of September with the average lease size standing at 1,020 sq m.</p>

companies

Dublin office vacancy rate ticks up as prime new spaces come on stream

<p>The CSO estimated that 571,600 or 20.8% of those in employment worked part-time, and 24.8% of those in part-time employment were classified as underemployed. </p>

economy

Unemployment ticks up along with hours worked

Pipefitter - Plumber

companies

Tradespeople to launch strike action over 'travel time' pay

An Bord Pleanála still struggling with backlog, with more than 1,000 decisions outstanding

news

An Bord Pleanála still struggling with backlog, with more than 1,000 decisions outstanding

Housing stock

comment-analysis

Attracta Uí Bhroin: Planning bill could delay delivery of homes and climate infrastructure

Increase housing project activity sparks confidence in workload

Increase housing project activity sparks confidence in workload

Almost 90% of building firms now expect to be as busy or busier in one year’s time, compared with 81% feeling that way some nine months ago

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Now released from jail in the US, Irish Navillus executives will fight to clear their names

S Now released from jail in the US, Irish Navillus executives will fight to clear their names

New York construction kingpins Dónal O’Sullivan and Pádraig Naughton will bid to have their fraud convictions overturned

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Planning delays are stalling Cork Docklands redevelopment, Brian O'Callaghan tells summit

Planning delays are stalling Cork Docklands redevelopment, Brian O'Callaghan tells summit

The docklands projects, Ireland's largest regeneration project, would see 10,000 new homes built, enough to accommodate 20,000 residents while creating 25,000 jobs

Fri, 24 May, 2024

Construction begins on 'ambitious' public realm redevelopment in Cork City

Construction begins on 'ambitious' public realm redevelopment in Cork City

Cork City Council says all of the works involved are due to be completed by the end of 2025

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Housing stock

More than 15,000 bids for 75 social homes in Cork in two months

On average, more than 200 bids are made on each property on Cork City Council's CBL (choice-based letting) system

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Taoiseach appoints new Ministers

Government leaders agree to extend development levy waiver

The Taoiseach has confirmed there will be changes to tax, social welfare, and family supports in October's budget, but said he would be providing a "running commentary".

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Housing completion rates

Housebuilding up strongly, but 'Government may still miss target'

Two surveys suggest it will take some time before new homes are delivered despite the significant uptick in housebuilding activity

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

FTSE 100 stock

Irish housing output prospects brighten but growth could yet stall, warns BNP Paribas

The Government should not bet that the growth in housing output will persist, a survey suggests

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

FTSE 100 stock

British competition watchdog launches probe into housebuilders

Competition and Markets Authority had seen potential evidence of companies exchanging information relating to pricing, sales rates, and incentives offered to new homebuyers

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

New homes

Lack of big builders ‘threatens housing targets’ says Goodbody

In the Census of the Irish Housebuilding Industry, Goodbody chief economist Dermot O’Leary says the lack of scale of Irish housebuilders 'remains a major issue'

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Ireland has role to play in putting pressure on Israel over Gaza

Irish Examiner view: Ireland has role to play in putting pressure on Israel over Gaza

The Government has drawn a lot of international criticism for insisting that the lives of the innocent people of are far more important than the seeming need of the Israeli state to wipe Hamas out of existence.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Drop in construction softens in January as demand for new homes continues

Drop in construction softens in January as demand for new homes continues

Construction employment increased for the second month in a row, and at a solid pace that was the fastest in almost a year

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Number of degree courses outside CAO system set to double

Number of degree courses outside CAO system set to double

"You can be a nurse, engineer, work in ICT or construction without worrying about your points," said Further Education Minister Simon Harris, as he announced more courses outside the CAO system that will be available to Leaving Cert graduates.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Night-time works blitz to finish €215m Dunkettle project by end of February

Night-time works blitz to finish €215m Dunkettle project by end of February

And while there is no official confirmation yet of a completion date, it is understood that engineers are working towards a target opening ceremony the week of February 12

Sat, 27 Jan, 2024

Taoiseach dismisses complaints about Ryanair buying up homes

Taoiseach dismisses complaints about Ryanair buying up homes

Leo Varadkar said the key thing is that Ireland has scaled up housebuilding to 30,000 homes a year: 'Instead of having people fighting over the pie, it’s about making sure the pie is big enough for everyone'

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

US government to spend $700m building new embassy in Dublin

US government to spend $700m building new embassy in Dublin

The US department of State notified Congress of their intent to purchase land in Dublin for a 'New Embassy Compound' according to a source

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Taxpayers will have to cough up more funding to deliver elusive Cork event centre project

Taxpayers will have to cough up more funding to deliver elusive Cork event centre project

€57m in state aid has been pledged already

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Coronavirus - Mon May 18, 2020

Housing activity falls sharply but builders remain optimistic about output next year

Business confidence strengthened among those surveyed as 32% of respondents predicted a rise in activity next year

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

She's focused on the task at hand

Employment in tech drops again during September

CSO jobs data also shows that the construction sector had the biggest month-on-month fall in employment

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Construction activity drops for a fourth straight month

Construction activity drops for a fourth straight month

Completions have been rising faster than commencements in recent months, causing the number of units under construction to edge lower

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Huge demand expected for new Ballincollig home scheme

Huge demand expected for new Ballincollig home scheme

Prices are up to 20% below current market prices

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

New National Children's Hospital Site

National Children's Hospital board to give 'guidance' on its completion date this week

Minutes of special board meetings held over the summer will not be released due to 'commercially sensitive reasons'

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Housing Construction - Stock

Construction activity contracts again but at a slower pace

BNP Paribas Index posted below the 50.0 no-change mark for the third month running in September and for the eighth time this year

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Housing Construction - Stock

Nama boss: House building here will remain 'challenging' for some time

Nama has often been criticised over its 14-year history for the relatively low returns it has made in turns of creating affordable housing for the population

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Building supplies company CRH completes move to New York Stock Exchange

Building supplies company CRH completes move to New York Stock Exchange

North America accounts for approximately 75% of the company’s earnings, and it is hoping to compete for infrastructure contracts planned by the Biden administration.

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Sharp drop in construction cost inflation

Sharp drop in construction cost inflation

Prices for steel, insulation, and energy stabilise while concrete and labour costs remain an issue

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Earnings boost as CRH starts to tap Biden's huge infrastructure spend

Earnings boost as CRH starts to tap Biden's huge infrastructure spend

Chief executive Albert Manifold said CRH was likely heading "for a strong period of growth" on both sides of the Atlantic.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

New homes

Irish construction slows unexpectedly as input costs rise

Employment levels rose in July from June, indicating that builders may be preparing for better times ahead

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Housing Ireland

O’Brien ‘not looking for’ construction sector Vat reduction

Ireland could now apply a 9% Vat rate to the supply and construction of housing as part of a social policy

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Construction industry

Tax group recommends no drop in construction Vat, warns about falling motor tax take

Ireland’s past experience with tax incentives in the residential property sector strongly suggests the need for a 'cautionary stance', and any reduction in the vat rate could be used by contractors to 'improve their cash flow'

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Kingspan shares surge 16% on 'record profits' at building products maker

Kingspan shares surge 16% on 'record profits' at building products maker

Co Cavan-based Kingspan, which publishes its results next month, is now valued at €12bn.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Housing market

Construction sector continues recovery as activity rises, but housing output remains slow

Housing output remained sluggish in June while the overall construction sector recorded an increase in activity for the first time in nine months, according to a leading monthly survey.

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

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Homeowners 'furious' at banks for 'profiteering' from defective blocks scandal

Government has also fallen short, with serious flaws in the Enhanced Defective Blocks [redress] Scheme which was published this week, they told the Oireachtas

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Housing Stock

Rising costs and higher interest rates 'could affect viability of housing projects'

Although house price inflation is falling, Banking and Payments Federation Ireland warns that affordability remains an issue — with asking prices 127% up from a decade ago

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Drones feature on Junior Cert engineering exam; Leaving Cert construction students tested on vernacular homes

Drones feature on Junior Cert engineering exam; Leaving Cert construction students tested on vernacular homes

The 2023 State exams continue on Monday with Leaving Cert Polish, Lithuanian, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese, as well as the non-curricular languages, Hebrew studies and Ancient Greek

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Road closure updates issued for motorists travelling through Dunkettle Interchange

Road closure updates issued for motorists travelling through Dunkettle Interchange

Cork City Council says that the M8 Southbound from Junction 18 to its junction with the interchange will be closed from 9pm tonight

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

CC COVID-19 UPDATE

Irish Examiner view: Housing obstacle

Building cost inflation

Fri, 12 May, 2023

How construction in Ireland is changing

How construction in Ireland is changing

My Job: Joanne Treacy, head of Southern Region Services, Construction Industry Federation

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Buyers must get price reduction

Irish Examiner view: Buyers must get price reduction

Home construction incentives

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Housing market

Development levies to be waived in bid to speed up housing supply

The Irish Examiner understands the minister will bring a memo to Cabinet with three key changes to accelerate tackling the housing crisis

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Met Éireann research to shape future building design in the face of climate change

Met Éireann research to shape future building design in the face of climate change

Met Éireann's Keith Lambkin, said its research will "assist a variety of sectors, allowing planners and policy-makers to make decisions now that will help protect against climate and weather risks in the future"

Thu, 20 Apr, 2023

DENIS SCANNELL

Irish Examiner view: Homes crisis needs many compromises

Many developed nations are struggling to meet their affordable housing targets without sacrificing the building standards and social norms, which can produce the shanty towns, the sink estates, or rookeries of the future

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

Housing Stock

Housebuilding activity drags construction recovery, new report shows

Housebuilding activity increased slightly in March, but remains in contraction territory, slowing the overall recovery of the industry which has battled several economic challenges in the last three years.

Mon, 17 Apr, 2023

Firm hopes to start building long-stalled Cork event centre this autumn

Firm hopes to start building long-stalled Cork event centre this autumn

BAM also confirmed it intends to progress its plans for a hotel and offices on the site of the former tax office in Cork City

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023