Louise Byrne

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Patrick Sean Cullen, 28, from Dublin, with his girlfriend Maria, who is from Ukraine

'Many have lost everything' - Irish man leaves Kyiv

Dublin man Patrick Sean Cullen, who only moved to Ukraine to be with his girlfriend last month, told Prime Time that they made the heart-rending decision to leave Kyiv on Wednesday.

Prime Time • 04 Mar 22

Property firm Monoma Ireland described the classroom as a 'fantastic studio-type room'

Nuns proceed with plan to offer classrooms to tenants

Last week, an ad appeared offering tenants an opportunity to live in St Joseph's School, in New Ross, Co Wexford, for €275 a month, Louise Byrne explains.

Prime Time • 18 Feb 22

Thursday marked the first TV debate between Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin

A first date for Housing Minister and Eoin Ó Broin

Thursday's Prime Time marked the first television debate between Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin, writes Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 04 Feb 22

Will a greater supply really lead to cheaper housing?

The Government's solution to Ireland's housing issues is to increase supply. But some believe that not all new homes will lead to cheaper prices more generally, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 03 Feb 22

Some experts believe the Government should be trying to bring property values down

Should the Government try to push home values down?

We all know we need a greater supply of housing in Ireland. But some experts believe the Government should also be trying to bring property values down, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 03 Feb 22

Millennials trying to buy their first home are struggling to an extent that was not the case for their parents

The staggering generation gap in the housing market

New research analysing property prices, incomes, taxes and mortgage rates proves that young people are struggling to an extent that was not the case for their parents, writes Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 03 Feb 22

Supply of antigen tests across the country is tight and intermittent

As cases surge, antigen tests are a rare commodity

Retailers say they're doing their best to provide antigen tests, but supply is tight and intermittent. As a result, many people are finding it difficult to source the tests, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 19 Jan 22

People are usually asked to wait for 15 minutes to ensure they do not experience an immediate reaction to a vaccine dose

CMO to consider axing vaccine observation period

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is to examine whether the 15-minute observation period after vaccination is still required.

Prime Time • 15 Dec 21

Mandatory jabs only when 'no other choice' - WHO's Ryan

Dr Mike Ryan of the WHO warned that countries needed to be cautious when considering introducing mandatory vaccination but conceded some "may feel they have no other option".

Prime Time • 24 Nov 21

Several homeowners who paid a Wicklow-based building contractor are unhappy with the work completed

Incompetent builder leaves homeowners paying the bill

Several homeowners who paid a Wicklow-based building contractor to complete extensions and attic conversions are unhappy with the job, explains Louise Byrne.

Prime Time • 22 Oct 21