Conor Hunt

50% rise in evictions as new rent rules came into force

The number of eviction notices issued by landlords rose by 50% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2025 as new rental rules came into force.

Ireland • 14 May

Waterford Darkness Into Light walks not going ahead

The organisers of the annual Darkness Into Light walk in Waterford city said they are not running the event this year in protest at the decision by Pieta to close its Waterford premises.

Munster • 08 May

Dept pulls support for Oliver Bond regeneration plans

The regeneration of one of Dublin's oldest flats complexes will now not proceed as planned after the Department of Housing said it could no longer support the proposal.

Dublin • 07 May

Bhawna Rana standing beside an EV charger

Estate residents told to remove kerbside EV chargers

Residents of a Dublin housing estate have been told they must remove their €2,000 electric car chargers after the developer said they had been installed without the "required approvals".

Dublin • 01 May

Liam Richardson - Co Cork agricultural contractor - pic - Conor Hunt - RTE

Costs have 'completely doubled', says Cork contractor

A Co Cork agriculture contractor who has been in business for a decade says things are getting harder each year, especially when it comes to the price of fuel.

Ireland • 29 Apr

Stardust payment scheme seeks potential applicants in UK

The Department of Justice has said it has been liaising with the Irish Embassy in London, to assist in highlighting its Stardust payment scheme, in an effort to reach potential applicants who may now reside in the UK.

Ireland • 27 Apr

The full Council of State pose for a portrait pic

President to consider council's views on new asylum laws

President Catherine Connolly has said she will now consider the views of the members of the Council of State before making a decision on whether to refer the International Protection Bill to the Supreme Court or sign it into law.

Politics • 22 Apr

'Gardening is like magic' - call for more allotment plots

A group representing allotment growers have called for a significant increase in the number of plots nationwide, saying some existing facilities are reporting waiting times of over ten years.

Ireland • 16 Apr

Drone company Manna plans 400 new jobs in Ireland, US

Drone delivery company, Manna, has announced plans for 400 new jobs in Ireland and the United States.

Business • 01 Apr

Over 300 apply for Stardust survivors payment scheme

More than 300 people have applied for the Stardust payment scheme set up for survivors of the fire, according to the latest figures from the Department of Justice.

Stardust • 31 Mar