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Mary Lou McDonald addressing Sinn Féin members in Cavan yesterday

Sinn Féin consistent over unity poll - McDonald

The leader of Sinn Féin has said the party has been consistent on its position on holding a referendum on Irish unity.

Eoghan Murphy said one-in-five houses built this year will be social houses

Minister expects increase in homeless figures

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said the homeless figures for July are still being compiled, but he believes the numbers are up on the previous month.

Homelessness • 28 Aug 18

Water pressure may be lowered at night next week

Consideration is being given to lowering water pressure at night time from next week in an attempt to manage water supplies.

Politics • 11 Jul 18

There have been calls for Minister Eoghan Murphy to apologise and to correct the record

Minister accused of manipulating homeless figures

Sinn Féin has accused the Minister for Housing of knowingly manipulating the homeless figures to ensure they do not breach the 10,000 mark in a bid to protect his own political reputation.

Homelessness • 03 May 18

Brian Purcell gave evidence about his conversations with former Commissioner Callinan at the Disclosures Tribunal this afternoon

Tribunal hears from former Justice Department Secretary

Former secretary general of the Department of Justice Brian Purcell has told the Disclosures Tribunal that former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan did not tell him that he had conveyed anything improper to TD John McGuinness.

Disclosures Tribunal • 16 Apr 18

A shortage of construction workers is one factor delaying the delivery of affordable residential properties in Ireland

Department report looks to State land for housing

The availability of land, access to finance and a shortage of construction workers are significant factors delaying the delivery of affordable residential properties in Ireland.

Housing • 12 Apr 18

Former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan and Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness

Tribunal set to look into allegations made at PAC

The Disclosures Tribunal is set to hear from a number of politicians about allegations made at hearings of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee relating to Sergeant Maurice McCabe.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Apr 18

Minister for Planning Eoghan Murphy directed letter was to be sent

Councillors warned in letter over planning interference

County councillors across the country were warned last week against interfering in planning applications and discussing them at council meetings as it could "undermine due process and exert undue influence" on planning authorities.

Ireland • 16 Mar 18

Despite the overall drop in figures for December, adult male homelessness in Dublin is on the rise

Family homelessness drops but 'more work to do'

Government figures show a significant drop in the overall homeless numbers month on month

Homeless • 19 Jan 18

There was a 242% increase of new builds last year

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

Highest figure of rough sleepers in Dublin was recorded on 7 November

184 people recorded sleeping rough in Dublin

The highest number of rough sleepers in Dublin was recorded on 7 November, with 184 people found on the streets that night.

Dublin • 22 Nov 17

The latest figures showed that 8,374 people accessing emergency accommodation in September

Minister not considering closing eviction 'loophole'

The Minister for Housing has said his department is not considering changing the law in relation to evictions, despite claims it is causing increased homelessness.

Homelessness • 27 Oct 17

Eoghan Murphy said shared accommodation is working successfully in London

Shared living for professionals in Govt housing plans

Shared accommodation for professionals and building higher apartment buildings are among measures being proposed by the Government to address the housing crisis.

Ireland • 06 Oct 17

Eoghan Murphy and Leo Varadkar are discussing a solutions to the crisis

Minister outlines strategy to deal with housing crisis

The Minister for Housing has promised that his department will deliver 200 extra emergency beds for homeless people in Dublin by December.

News • 08 Sep 17

Eoghan Murphy said new ambition and resources are needed

Murphy says State must build more social housing

The Minister for Housing has said the only way the homeless crisis is going to be solved in the long term is to make sure that the country is building far more social housing homes than the State is currently building.

Ireland • 04 Sep 17

The EU regulator is concerned about the risks of 'letter-box' companies springing up in the EU that delegate key operations to London

Watchdog warns on 'letter box' companies after Brexit

Europe's insurance watchdog has warned national regulators not to undercut one another in their attempts to attract firms moving from London because of Britain's exit from the European Union.

Business • 11 Jul 17

The Grenfell Tower disaster has left at least 30 people dead, with fears for dozens more

Minister asks local authorities to review fire safety

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has requested that all local authorities urgently review multi-storey social housing units to ensure that early warning systems, including alarm and detection systems and means of escape are fully functional and in place.

London fire • 16 Jun 17

Eoghan Murphy said 'other cities in Europe are being very aggressive in trying to win business,' describing what he called 'dangerous competition'

Eoghan Murphy flags 'dangerous' Brexit rivalry to EU

Ireland has complained to the European Commission that it is being undercut by rival centres competing to host financial firms looking for a European Union base outside London after Brexit.

Business • 12 May 17

Central Bank Governor Philip Lane has said that no other European capital would become a 'new London'

No 'new London' in EU after Brexit - Lane

Some UK-based financial services firms have already decided to relocate at least part of their operations to Ireland, the Minister of State for Financial Service has said.

Business • 01 Feb 17

Insurance Ireland published figures claiming legal fees rose by €66m to €74m from 2013 to 2015 - an increase of 12%

Law Society and Insurance Ireland clash over claim

A row has broken out between the Law Society and the body representing motor insurance companies after Insurance Ireland published figures that it said showed legal fees from claimants has risen by 12% over a three-year period.

Business • 21 Nov 16

Eoghan Murphy prepared the Tax Transparency Bill

Bill aimed at showing how people's taxes are spent

Legislation to give taxpayers a detailed break down of how their contributions are being used by Government has received the support of all parties during a Dáil debate.

News • 09 Nov 12

Fine Gael TD Eoghan Murphy requested the examination

Committee to examine public sector allowances

The Committee of Public Accounts is to examine allowances paid across the public service.

News • 21 Sep 12

Eoghan Murphy