PAC critical of local authorities over HAP inspections The Public Accounts Committee has criticised local authorities and the Department of Housing for paying millions of euro to landlords without inspecting whether their properties are substandard or dangerous. Housing • 11 Jul 18
PAC critical of local authorities over HAP inspections The Public Accounts Committee has criticised local authorities and the Department of Housing for paying millions of euro to landlords without inspecting whether their properties are substandard or dangerous. Housing • 11 Jul 18
Plans announced for 1,000 social housing apartments Plans are in place for 1,000 factory-built apartment units to be used for social housing in Dublin and other urban areas, according to the Government. Dublin • 03 Jul 18
Plans announced for 1,000 social housing apartments Plans are in place for 1,000 factory-built apartment units to be used for social housing in Dublin and other urban areas, according to the Government. Dublin • 03 Jul 18
46% increase in new dwellings built in 2017 - CSO Over 14,500 new dwellings were built in 2017, according to the Central Statistics Office, a year-on-year increase of 46%. Housing • 14 Jun 18
46% increase in new dwellings built in 2017 - CSO Over 14,500 new dwellings were built in 2017, according to the Central Statistics Office, a year-on-year increase of 46%. Housing • 14 Jun 18
1,739 homeless families recorded in February The number of families living in emergency accommodation increased by more than 200 from January to February of this year. Ireland • 28 Mar 18
1,739 homeless families recorded in February The number of families living in emergency accommodation increased by more than 200 from January to February of this year. Ireland • 28 Mar 18
Mixed response to new apartment design guidelines The new guidelines on the design of apartments has had a mixed review from those involved in the construction sector. Ireland • 14 Mar 18
Mixed response to new apartment design guidelines The new guidelines on the design of apartments has had a mixed review from those involved in the construction sector. Ireland • 14 Mar 18
Govt says target for social housing exceeded in 2017 The Government has said it exceeded its target for delivery of social housing by 23% last year Housing • 15 Jan 18
Govt says target for social housing exceeded in 2017 The Government has said it exceeded its target for delivery of social housing by 23% last year Housing • 15 Jan 18
No Govt proposals to amend Pyrite Remediation Scheme The Department of Housing has said it has no proposals to amend the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, despite calls by campaigners to change the eligibility of the scheme so all buildings with pyrite can be fixed. Ireland • 19 Jun 17
No Govt proposals to amend Pyrite Remediation Scheme The Department of Housing has said it has no proposals to amend the Pyrite Remediation Scheme, despite calls by campaigners to change the eligibility of the scheme so all buildings with pyrite can be fixed. Ireland • 19 Jun 17
More than 1,000 homeless families in Dublin The number of homeless families in Dublin has surpassed 1,000 for first time, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing. News • 02 Nov 16
More than 1,000 homeless families in Dublin The number of homeless families in Dublin has surpassed 1,000 for first time, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing. News • 02 Nov 16
