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Housing minister cannot say whether homeless figures will drop before election
Housing minister cannot say whether homeless figures will drop before election
Darragh O’Brien said tackling the country’s issues around homelessness is the Government’s “number one challenge”

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Housing Minister calls for increase to renters tax credit
Housing Minister calls for increase to renters tax credit
Speaking at a launch of new social homes in Kilternan, Co Dublin, Darragh O’Brien said the tax credit has significantly assisted renters since it came into effect two years ago

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

empty wallet
People with long-standing health problems at greater risk of poverty than those with no health issues
Last year, 15.3% of households which included at least one person who was severely limited in usual activities because of a health problem said they failed to pay a utility bill in the last year due to financial difficulties, CSO figures show

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Sewage problems among issues at Dublin site earmarked for international protection applicants
Sewage problems among issues at Dublin site earmarked for international protection applicants
The Government’s plan to house international protection applicants on the Thornton Hall site in Dublin has hit a series of snags, including the fact there is no sewage connection on the site.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

European and local elections
Harris’s call for review of bulk-purchase of homes criticised as ‘spoof’
The Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader said on Monday that he wants to see a review of the bulk buying of homes by institutional investors on both tax and planning matters

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Risks to scheme to boost nature in developments
Irish Examiner view: We need urgent action to fix Ireland's housing crisis
The Housing Commission has said a “radical strategic reset of policy” is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in housing and accommodation.

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Housing Commission's report a damning indictment of decades of government policy
Housing Commission's report a damning indictment of decades of government policy
The housing system is not working and a ‘radical strategic reset’ is required, the Government has been told

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Fianna Fail’s 1916 commemoration
Accusations of ‘strategic interruption’ as Sinn Féin TDs clash with speaker
Micheál Martin had been questioned about a commitment he gave to deliver 50,000 affordable homes to buy at prices less than €250,000 when the row escalated.

Thu, 16 May, 2024

5,000 people enter emergency accommodation since no-fault evictions ban lifted
5,000 people enter emergency accommodation since no-fault evictions ban lifted
The Dublin TD claimed the vast majority of those people who went into emergency accommodation in the last year was a “direct result” of the end of the temporary ban last April

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Irish constitution referenda
State to purchase turnkey properties to provide rapid-build homes for asylum seekers
A revised plan to house asylum-seekers will see the State purchase turn-key properties, empty offices and deliver rapid-build homes in a bid to deliver 14,000 extra beds by 2028.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Rental market
Rents in regional cities soaring close to €2k per month
Average monthly rent has increased by €500 since before covid to a crippling €1,850 a month

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Crackdown laws on short-term property rentals face further delay
Crackdown laws on short-term property rentals face further delay
Government hoping new laws allow for up to 12,000 homes used as short-term lets to be returned to long-term rental market

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Shelter survey
Rising rents show ‘flagrant breaches’ of rules mean to enforce caps, TDs say
The Government has been told that a report which shows that rents in existing tenancies across the country grew by 5. 2% is evidence of “flagrant breaches” of rules designed to cap rates in certain urban areas.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Shelter survey
Rising rents show ‘flagrant breaches’ of rules meant to enforce caps, TDs say
The Government has been told that a report which shows that rents in existing tenancies across the country grew by 5. 2% is evidence of “flagrant breaches” of rules designed to cap rates in certain urban areas.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Planning Application
Department of Housing sharply criticised for bringing forward planning Bill that is 'not fit for purpose' 
400 changes tabled to its own legislation

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Cork Prison officers didn't hear emergency alarm after volume turned down 
Cork Prison officers didn't hear emergency alarm after volume turned down 
Prisoner died a short time later because the volume had been reduced to the minimum level possible

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Unhappy stressed mature middle aged woman looking at phone screen
Number of older people with housing difficulties on the rise, charities say
The number of older people in private rental accommodation had almost doubled between 2016 and 2022, according to Census figures.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

One person's legal challenge stalling the building of 852 homes in Dublin
One person's legal challenge stalling the building of 852 homes in Dublin
Representatives of LDA due before the Oireachtas Housing Committee for a quarterly update on affordable housing

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Stormont Assembly
Vulture funds still snapping up family homes – Mary Lou McDonald
The Department of Finance revealed that up to March of last year investment funds snapped up 630 homes in two years.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

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Cabinet to hear terms of reference for Defence Forces abuse tribunal 
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has committed to setting up a statutory inquiry to investigate whether there have been systemic failures in the complaints system

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Protests were held over Christmas outside property that was later burnt down
Protests were held over Christmas outside property that was later burnt down
Building was to be used for families who needed temporary accommodation

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Varadkar questions Sinn Féin plan to drive down Dublin house prices
Leo Varadkar was responding to comments from Sinn Féin party leader Mary Lou McDonald that, if elected, her party would like to “get prices as low as we feasibly can”, suggesting a target of €300,000 in Dublin – a figure around a third below the current average price in the capital

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Raise the Roof rally
Five-year-old girl and mother to be evicted on New Year’s Day, Taoiseach told
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald raised the cases of people who are living “from pay cheque to pay cheque”, and who face eviction over the Christmas period

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Irish housing crisis
Darragh O’Brien admits ‘major challenges’ to housing affordability
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has said that a report on the costs of building homes “speaks to the challenges that we have” to tackle housing issues and said that there were still “major challenges” to affordability.

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Indian nurses in Cork face 'severe' housing challenges 
Indian nurses in Cork face 'severe' housing challenges 
'There are places where the toilets are leaking, the roof is broken and if you complain to the owner, they will say ‘you can stay or leave’. There is no choice'

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Construction industry
First-time buyers drive mortgage activity as switching levels plummet
The number of re-mortgaging agreements fell by 78% and by 81.5% in value terms during the last 12 months.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

2,000 property owners have claimed exemption from Vacant Homes Tax
2,000 property owners have claimed exemption from Vacant Homes Tax
Revenue’s online portal for the new tax saw 50,000 properties reported as of Monday, with some 5,000 declared vacant

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Stock house building
Average income of first-time buyers hits new record high
The average first-time buyer mortgage on existing properties now stands at €258,802, with the average for new properties up €30,000 to €315,000 compared to last year

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Proposals for government-backed home loan for people looking to purchase vacant properties will go to Cabinet 
Proposals for government-backed home loan for people looking to purchase vacant properties will go to Cabinet 
Loan can be used both for new and second-hand properties or to self-build

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Autumn weather October 19th 2023
Housing development in East Cork likely to be delayed until flooding plan in place
Senior council engineers have agreed on the need to revisit major housing projects planned for Carrigtwohill and Midleton

Sun, 12 Nov, 2023

N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Road Development
Survey reveals there are currently over 800 teaching vacancies across the country
Taoiseach says Government is working to lure more people into the profession through a forthcoming pay deal and the construction of thousands of affordable homes

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Home tax deduction
Will struggling mortgage holders be given the relief they deserve? 
A new EU directive regarding mortgage repossessions could spell good news for Irish homeowners struggling with their repayments

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Athy Distributor Road official opening
Taoiseach: Government must 'slow down' number of Ukrainians coming to Ireland 
Policy changes likely to be introduced before the end of the year

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

'Minor works' begin at Cork docklands housing development site
'Minor works' begin at Cork docklands housing development site
Glenveagh, through Marina Quarter Ltd, secured planning in 2021 for 1,002 apartments on the site off Centre Park Road, and close to Marina Park and Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Tue, 31 Oct, 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

Q&A: What housing and welfare supports do other countries give Ukrainian refugees?
Q&A: What housing and welfare supports do other countries give Ukrainian refugees?
With the Government examining changes to how Ireland responds to Ukrainian refugees to move more in line with other EU states, how exactly do other European nations treat those seeking refuge from Ukraine? Germany In ...

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Woman looking at houses and flats in the window of an estate agent in London, UK
Working HAP households have a median gross income of less than €20k
2022 was the first year that saw more households exit the assistance scheme than enter it since it was launched in 2014

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Ireland's verdict will be seen at the polling booth
Irish Examiner view: Ireland's verdict will be seen at the polling booth
The measures introduced yesterday by Finance Minister Michael McGrath were welcomed by the Government side and greeted with disappointment by opposing parties, as is customary

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

'Unprecedented' housing budget is 'highest ever in the history of the State'
'Unprecedented' housing budget is 'highest ever in the history of the State'
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said the capital funding would 'ensure we can continue to deliver new affordable homes for purchase and rent at pace'

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Opposition parties lay into coalition's budget 
Opposition parties lay into coalition's budget 
The opposition lambasted the Government’s budget plans for 2024, with Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty accusing the coalition of only being on the side of landlords

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust problems ‘eminently salvageable’, says charity rescue expert
Peter McVerry Trust problems ‘eminently salvageable’, says charity rescue expert
The go-to problem-solver for charities in trouble in Ireland, David Hall, praised the "exceptionally dedicated and qualified staff" at the housing charity.

Sun, 01 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

Waterfall residents urge council to re-examine name of new housing development
Waterfall residents urge council to re-examine name of new housing development
The SHD has already been renamed to Waterfall Heights/Ard an Easa, but residents of Waterfall village still have concerns it will cause 'inevitable and unnecessary confusion and disruption'

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Construction on New Home or Residential Building Wooden Beams and Sky
Paschal Donohoe: Sticking to spending plans will deliver more housing and better services
Calls to loosen the purse strings are hard to ignore in a time of surplus but we cannot risk a return to boom and bust spending 

Mon, 11 Sep, 2023

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