Fianna Fáil TD says party backbenchers ‘frustrated’ at Micheál Martin’s leadership
Malcolm Byrne says slow pace of delivery on housing is source of frustration for backbenchers
Housing crisis
‘There’s no other option’: Leitrim woman’s commute went from six minutes to six hours
The Housing Crisis & Me: Martha Gilheaney did not think it would be possible to buy anywhere in the country, let alone Dublin
John Collison’s critique of Ireland’s failures stirs Coalition debate
Tech founder is ‘quite right’ that infrastructure delivery is too slow, Taoiseach’s spokesman says
Donohoe hints at extending VAT cut on apartments to forward-funding deals
VAT reduction announced in budget does not apply to site and construction services
We need to stop frivolous legal challenges that add thousands to cost of building homes
LDA estimates that delays from legal actions have added €30m to cost of its flagship affordable housing scheme in Dundrum
The Government is about to take on the judicial review industry. It needs to win
Judicial reviews to planning decisions are ballooning and worth up to €20m a year to legal sector
If Tusla were a flesh and blood parent, its children would be taken away
The terrible recent events left us reeling. But what about all the kids shifted from one placement to another, in Carlow one day and Cork the next, because those are the only beds available?
John Collison of Stripe: Ireland is going backwards. Here’s how to get it moving
The Stripe co-founder looks at how the State can get out of the government-by-agency corner into which it has painted itself
Last 12 months saw highest number of first-time-buyer mortgages since 2007
Figures indicate first-time buyers continued to be the most active segment of the market
Certain developers ‘getting almost €1m a day in tax cuts since Budget’, Dáil hears
Big builders, landlords and investors treated better than workers by Paschal Donohoe, says Sinn Féin
Rental homes available under State Hap scheme fall again, survey shows
Only 24 properties available to rent across 16 areas, Simon Communities of Ireland report finds
Green roofs and permeable paving: how to solve both the human and nature housing crises
New housing developments can provide more benefits to society than the bare minimum of having a roof over your head if done correctly
Emergency laws to fast-track key infrastructure projects like MetroLink being considered
The new laws would identify projects of national importance and allow some planning processes to be bypassed
Council officials branded Nazis for trying to obtain vacant properties for housing
Housing committee heard of difficulties bringing buildings back into use to ease homelessness
Spanish tenant of ‘filthy’ Dublin property secures damages after deposit unlawfully held
Residential Tenancies Board hears claim woman discovered 12 people, not six, in house share
Several councils not using powers to buy vacant housing
Ministers to be briefed at Cabinet on plans to overhaul rules and guidance on State spending
Lagan Homes gets green light for 494 homes in south Dublin despite local opposition
Council says development would not ‘seriously injure’ amenities of Ballycullen area or nearby properties
To downsize or not to downsize? The pros and cons to help you decide
With realistic expectations, careful planning and a willingness to embrace change, the move to a smaller home can be an immensely freeing experience
Stephen Donnelly swoops to the rescue of UK healthcare citing his triumphs in Ireland
Plus: man with great flat aghast at 'Lilliputian' flats and a failed tax rebellion to keep an eye on
VAT cut on apartments will have inequitable impact on housing market
Grant Thornton Ireland highlights anomaly in new VAT cut on apartment sales
McVerry Trust saga could yet have a happy ending if it forces State to take responsibility
McVerry Trust’s almost-demise is not going to encourage other NGOs to risk substantially increasing the amount of emergency accommodation they provide
Land for more than 12,000 homes a year to be zoned in Dublin city
Builders completed just 3,355 houses and apartments in city last year out of 6,690 target
Homesick by Peter Apps: How houses went from homes for families to income-generating assets for investors
The in-depth story of London’s housing crisis is very relevant to Ireland
Presidential election proving to be a piece of cake for Catherine Connolly
Though her campaign is buoyant, one spirited elderly voter remains unconvinced
Appeal over rezoning of land for housing in Dublin to be heard by Supreme Court
High Court previously quashed Dublin City Council decision to rezone site near Chapelizod Bypass to allow for mixed residential and commercial uses
Irish house prices were 7.4% higher in August
New CSO figures suggest annualised rate of increase was unchanged from previous month
‘It’s quite emotional’: New Dublin home owners respond to housing charity help
Housing association Respond see fourth consecutive year of growth, according to 2024 annual report
EU looks to play bigger role in tackling housing crisis
Addressing Europe’s housing problem will help keep populists from power, EU commissioner says
Construction ‘one of strongest performers’ in jobs market amid housing push
Hiring ‘buoyant’ for quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers and design staff
The Debate: Will the new measures to boost apartment building deliver more homes?
Or will they simply turbo-charge profits for developers? A construction industry representative debates with an economist
O’Flynn Group seeks planning permission for 1,150 homes in Cork
The proposed development would be a mix of houses, duplex units, and apartments on a 28 hectare site
More than 4,100 people avail of First Home Scheme to buy a home
Scheme is aimed at bridging the mortgage and deposit finance gap for first-time buyers
Budget delivers for today but may hold seeds for future regret in Ireland
Very unwise to use up what may be ephemeral corporation tax receipts on long-term tax and spending commitments
The Irish Times view on housing policy: Government still looking for answers
The Coalition is backed into a corner and has yet to publish a revised housing plan
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