Spike in building material prices may crimp housing output – The Irish Times
Prices for building materials are rising at their highest rate since October of 2023, according to the Department…
An investigation into gang leader turned politician’s assets – The Irish Times
Gerry Hutch was driving to his home on the island of Lanzarote two weeks ago when he heard…
Airbnb register unlikely before summer amid Cabinet tensions
Short-term accommodation providers will have to have appropriate permissions in law that aims to bring more houses into…
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown golf lands will not be zoned for housing after councillors’ vote – The Irish Times
A south Dublin golf facility has been saved from redesignation for future housing, following a vote of Dún…
Housing crisis – a test for Europe’s social stability? MEPs clash in The Ring
Published on 23/04/2026 – 20:30 GMT+2 Europe’s housing crisis is no longer looming — it’s already squeezing those…
Perceived racism may hit Ireland’s ability to attract international workers, conference hears – The Irish Times
The ability of Irish employers to attract and retain international talent is being put at risk by the…
Back-garden modular homes set to be exempt from planning rules – The Irish Times
The Government has defended its decision to exempt modular homes in back gardens from planning permission in the…
Interest rates poised to rise on Iran conflict uncertainty – The Irish Times
Homeowners and businesses face interest rate rises this year if the uncertainty sparked by the US-Israel conflict with…
Government accused of ‘throwing renters to the wolves’ over garden-home exemptions – The Irish Independent
Government accused of ‘throwing renters to the wolves’ over garden-home exemptions The Irish IndependentProposed exemptions for modular homes brought…
Back garden modular homes set to be exempt from planning rules – The Irish Times
Proposals to exempt modular homes in back gardens from planning permission are expected to be approved by Cabinet…
Ireland is ‘delivering’ more social homes, but that doesn’t mean it is building them – The Irish Times
For the fourth year in a row the Government has failed to meet its social housing delivery targets.…
Here are the two vacant and derelict buildings that Ireland’s councils asked to CPO in March
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