Ryan says he won't press for Taoiseach role Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said it is too early to say whether his party will be entering government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and that him being Taoiseach is 'not on our agenda at all'. Politics • 22 Apr 20
Ryan says he won't press for Taoiseach role Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said it is too early to say whether his party will be entering government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and that him being Taoiseach is 'not on our agenda at all'. Politics • 22 Apr 20
Public participation time in planning process extended The public will have additional time to participate in the planning process, under a proposal drafted by the Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and passed by the Cabinet today. Ireland • 29 Mar 20
Public participation time in planning process extended The public will have additional time to participate in the planning process, under a proposal drafted by the Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and passed by the Cabinet today. Ireland • 29 Mar 20
'We're letting children down' - Murphy tells committee The Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has defended the Government's Rebuilding Ireland programme as he appeared at an Oireachtas committee. Politics • 12 Dec 19
'We're letting children down' - Murphy tells committee The Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has defended the Government's Rebuilding Ireland programme as he appeared at an Oireachtas committee. Politics • 12 Dec 19
Govt housing plan having positive effect - English Minister of State for Housing Damien English has said he does not believe it is time for a new housing plan. Politics • 04 Dec 19
Govt housing plan having positive effect - English Minister of State for Housing Damien English has said he does not believe it is time for a new housing plan. Politics • 04 Dec 19
Funding and legal concerns over O'Devaney Gardens plans Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has warned an agreement, claimed to have been reached by a group of Dublin city councillors on O'Devaney Gardens, cannot be implemented due to funding and legal concerns. Politics • 18 Nov 19
Funding and legal concerns over O'Devaney Gardens plans Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has warned an agreement, claimed to have been reached by a group of Dublin city councillors on O'Devaney Gardens, cannot be implemented due to funding and legal concerns. Politics • 18 Nov 19
1,000 new social homes built in first half of this year Just over 1,000 new social homes were built in the first half of the year, compared to the Government's target of 6,000 by the end of the year. Ireland • 18 Sep 19
1,000 new social homes built in first half of this year Just over 1,000 new social homes were built in the first half of the year, compared to the Government's target of 6,000 by the end of the year. Ireland • 18 Sep 19
Sinn Féin bill aims to ban co-living developments The solution to the housing crisis is not to pack people into co-living developments, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson has said. Politics • 06 Aug 19
Sinn Féin bill aims to ban co-living developments The solution to the housing crisis is not to pack people into co-living developments, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson has said. Politics • 06 Aug 19
Homeless figure increases to 10,378 New figures show the level of homelessness has increased again in April to 10,378. Politics • 29 May 19
Homeless figure increases to 10,378 New figures show the level of homelessness has increased again in April to 10,378. Politics • 29 May 19
Varadkar has 'full confidence' in Minister for Housing The Taoiseach has said he has "full confidence" in the Minister for Housing, despite the latest homelessness figures. Politics • 01 May 19
Varadkar has 'full confidence' in Minister for Housing The Taoiseach has said he has "full confidence" in the Minister for Housing, despite the latest homelessness figures. Politics • 01 May 19
Family hubs not intended as housing solution - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has faced a barrage of criticism from opposition TDs in the Dáil following the publication of a report into homeless children living in family hubs. Politics • 18 Apr 19
Family hubs not intended as housing solution - Murphy Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has faced a barrage of criticism from opposition TDs in the Dáil following the publication of a report into homeless children living in family hubs. Politics • 18 Apr 19
Murphy consulting officials on home loan scheme Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said he is in negotiations with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform about continuing the Government-backed Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan scheme. Housing • 06 Mar 19
Murphy consulting officials on home loan scheme Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said he is in negotiations with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform about continuing the Government-backed Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan scheme. Housing • 06 Mar 19
Protest on housing crisis to take place next month A demonstration is to take place in Dublin next month to call for more action on homelessness and housing. Dublin • 28 Feb 19
Protest on housing crisis to take place next month A demonstration is to take place in Dublin next month to call for more action on homelessness and housing. Dublin • 28 Feb 19
Number of homeless reaches record high at almost 10k The number of people homeless and living in emergency accommodation across the State now stands just below the 10,000 mark. Ireland • 27 Feb 19
Number of homeless reaches record high at almost 10k The number of people homeless and living in emergency accommodation across the State now stands just below the 10,000 mark. Ireland • 27 Feb 19
New State lender for small developers launched A new State lender for small and medium sized builders and developers has opened for business today. Ireland • 28 Jan 19
New State lender for small developers launched A new State lender for small and medium sized builders and developers has opened for business today. Ireland • 28 Jan 19
Barry calls for landlord TDs not to vote on rental bill Solidarity-PBP TD Mick Barry has called on TDs who are also landlords not to vote on his party's anti-eviction bill, which is being debated in the Dáil this evening. Politics • 12 Dec 18
Barry calls for landlord TDs not to vote on rental bill Solidarity-PBP TD Mick Barry has called on TDs who are also landlords not to vote on his party's anti-eviction bill, which is being debated in the Dáil this evening. Politics • 12 Dec 18
Unions vow to resist employee transfers to Irish Water Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy has declined to commit to a date for a constitutional referendum on keeping water services infrastructure in public ownership. Ireland • 06 Dec 18
Unions vow to resist employee transfers to Irish Water Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy has declined to commit to a date for a constitutional referendum on keeping water services infrastructure in public ownership. Ireland • 06 Dec 18
Increase in number of people sleeping rough in Dublin The number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has increased to 156, according to the latest official count. Dublin • 04 Dec 18
Increase in number of people sleeping rough in Dublin The number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has increased to 156, according to the latest official count. Dublin • 04 Dec 18
Nearly 10,000 recorded as homeless in October - report Nearly 10,000 people were recorded as homeless during October, according to figures from the Department of Housing. Ireland • 29 Nov 18
Nearly 10,000 recorded as homeless in October - report Nearly 10,000 people were recorded as homeless during October, according to figures from the Department of Housing. Ireland • 29 Nov 18
'Your voice is gone' - the reality of homelessness A secondary school student has spoken about the reality of living in homelessness saying she felt that her life has been "stolen" from her. Ireland • 05 Oct 18
'Your voice is gone' - the reality of homelessness A secondary school student has spoken about the reality of living in homelessness saying she felt that her life has been "stolen" from her. Ireland • 05 Oct 18
State 'failing' family living in hotel, says Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he "accepts" that the State is failing a homeless family living in hotel accommodation. Ireland • 05 Oct 18
State 'failing' family living in hotel, says Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he "accepts" that the State is failing a homeless family living in hotel accommodation. Ireland • 05 Oct 18
SF motion of no confidence in Murphy defeated in Dáil Sinn Féin's motion of no confidence in Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has been defeated in the Dáil by 59 votes to 49, with 29 abstentions. Housing • 25 Sep 18
SF motion of no confidence in Murphy defeated in Dáil Sinn Féin's motion of no confidence in Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has been defeated in the Dáil by 59 votes to 49, with 29 abstentions. Housing • 25 Sep 18
Byrne refuses to clarify if she will support Murphy Minister of State Catherine Byrne is refusing to clarify if she will support Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy in a Dáil confidence vote tomorrow night. Politics • 24 Sep 18
Byrne refuses to clarify if she will support Murphy Minister of State Catherine Byrne is refusing to clarify if she will support Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy in a Dáil confidence vote tomorrow night. Politics • 24 Sep 18
New agency could bring '150,000 homes over 20 years' The Government has launched the new Land Development Agency, which it says will co-ordinate State-owned lands for regeneration and development, and open up sites for the provision of housing. Housing • 13 Sep 18
New agency could bring '150,000 homes over 20 years' The Government has launched the new Land Development Agency, which it says will co-ordinate State-owned lands for regeneration and development, and open up sites for the provision of housing. Housing • 13 Sep 18
Solidarity-PBP will support Murphy no confidence motion Solidarity-PBP have said they will support a motion of no confidence in Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy in the Dáil in the coming weeks. Politics • 12 Sep 18
Solidarity-PBP will support Murphy no confidence motion Solidarity-PBP have said they will support a motion of no confidence in Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy in the Dáil in the coming weeks. Politics • 12 Sep 18
No 'quick fix' to housing crisis, says Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that there was no "quick fix" to the housing crisis and the Government had never pretended that it would not take time to solve the problem. Politics • 07 Sep 18
No 'quick fix' to housing crisis, says Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that there was no "quick fix" to the housing crisis and the Government had never pretended that it would not take time to solve the problem. Politics • 07 Sep 18
