Property prices now 23% higher than peak of boom in 2007 Property prices rose by 7.6% in the 12 months to September, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 19 Nov 25
Property prices now 23% higher than peak of boom in 2007 Property prices rose by 7.6% in the 12 months to September, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 19 Nov 25
As it happened: Reaction to Government's housing plan Follow live updates as the Government announces details of its housing plan. Politics • 13 Nov 25
As it happened: Reaction to Government's housing plan Follow live updates as the Government announces details of its housing plan. Politics • 13 Nov 25
Behind the Story: What is the EU's new Democracy Shield? A new EU initiative around democracy is moving to combat disinformation more quickly, Europe editor Tony Connelly has told Behind the Story. Behind the Story • 12 Nov 25
Behind the Story: What is the EU's new Democracy Shield? A new EU initiative around democracy is moving to combat disinformation more quickly, Europe editor Tony Connelly has told Behind the Story. Behind the Story • 12 Nov 25
Did previous housing plans deliver on promises? As the Government launches a new housing plan, take a look back at previous governments' housing plans and the data behind missed targets. Clarity • 13 Nov 25
Did previous housing plans deliver on promises? As the Government launches a new housing plan, take a look back at previous governments' housing plans and the data behind missed targets. Clarity • 13 Nov 25
'Looking for a house is ridiculous,' says mother Samantha Sheehy is 34 and is still sleeping in her childhood bedroom. But now she shares that bedroom with her three-year-old son and her mother. Ireland • 13 Nov 25
'Looking for a house is ridiculous,' says mother Samantha Sheehy is 34 and is still sleeping in her childhood bedroom. But now she shares that bedroom with her three-year-old son and her mother. Ireland • 13 Nov 25
Watch: What would people like to see in new housing plan People in Co Carlow have said they want to see more housing supports for young people. Leinster • 13 Nov 25
Watch: What would people like to see in new housing plan People in Co Carlow have said they want to see more housing supports for young people. Leinster • 13 Nov 25
Govt's National Housing Plan 'deeply disappointing' The Government has been accused of "worsening the housing crisis" ahead of the publication of its National Housing Plan, which the Taoiseach has claimed amounts to "the most unprecedented investment in housing ever". Politics • 13 Nov 25
Govt's National Housing Plan 'deeply disappointing' The Government has been accused of "worsening the housing crisis" ahead of the publication of its National Housing Plan, which the Taoiseach has claimed amounts to "the most unprecedented investment in housing ever". Politics • 13 Nov 25
Revenue extends LPT filing deadline to 12th November Revenue has extended the deadline for Local Property Tax filings by three days, to Wednesday 12th November. Business • 07 Nov 25
Revenue extends LPT filing deadline to 12th November Revenue has extended the deadline for Local Property Tax filings by three days, to Wednesday 12th November. Business • 07 Nov 25
Campaigners highlight scale of housing crisis across EU A European Parliament hearing on the housing crisis has heard testimony about the scale of homelessness and the lack of affordable homes across the European Union. Europe • 05 Nov 25
Campaigners highlight scale of housing crisis across EU A European Parliament hearing on the housing crisis has heard testimony about the scale of homelessness and the lack of affordable homes across the European Union. Europe • 05 Nov 25
Home rebuild costs up by 7% in past year - SCSI The average cost of rebuilding a home has risen by 7% nationally in the past year, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 04 Nov 25
Home rebuild costs up by 7% in past year - SCSI The average cost of rebuilding a home has risen by 7% nationally in the past year, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 04 Nov 25
'Contradiction' hampering housing delivery, cttee hears Irish developers and society as a whole are operating under a "major but rarely discussed contradiction" that is hampering the delivery of homes, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Politics • 04 Nov 25
'Contradiction' hampering housing delivery, cttee hears Irish developers and society as a whole are operating under a "major but rarely discussed contradiction" that is hampering the delivery of homes, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Politics • 04 Nov 25
HFA-EIB €400m loan facility to boost affordable housing The Housing Finance Agency and the European Investment bank have launched a new €400m loan facility to boost the provision of Social and Affordable housing in Ireland. Business • 24 Oct 25
HFA-EIB €400m loan facility to boost affordable housing The Housing Finance Agency and the European Investment bank have launched a new €400m loan facility to boost the provision of Social and Affordable housing in Ireland. Business • 24 Oct 25
Economy to grow faster than expected this year - Goodbody The Irish economy will grow faster than anticipated this year as impact of US tariffs will not be as damaging as feared and the country "dodged a bullet" on US corporation tax changes, according to a new report by Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 22 Oct 25
Economy to grow faster than expected this year - Goodbody The Irish economy will grow faster than anticipated this year as impact of US tariffs will not be as damaging as feared and the country "dodged a bullet" on US corporation tax changes, according to a new report by Goodbody Stockbrokers. Business • 22 Oct 25
Rise in number of new build social homes delivered 1,443 new build social homes were delivered between April and June, up 42% on the same time last year. Business • 20 Oct 25
Rise in number of new build social homes delivered 1,443 new build social homes were delivered between April and June, up 42% on the same time last year. Business • 20 Oct 25
Housing Finance Agency gives €0.5m to community projects The Housing Finance Agency has announced €500,000 in funding for 19 community-focused initiatives across 10 counties. Business • 20 Oct 25
Housing Finance Agency gives €0.5m to community projects The Housing Finance Agency has announced €500,000 in funding for 19 community-focused initiatives across 10 counties. Business • 20 Oct 25
Controversial rent reforms are hurtling down the track On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved an outline of new rental rules which are due to replace the current arrangements for tenants and landlords at the end of the year. Business • 20 Oct 25
Controversial rent reforms are hurtling down the track On Tuesday, the Cabinet approved an outline of new rental rules which are due to replace the current arrangements for tenants and landlords at the end of the year. Business • 20 Oct 25
Number of new homes under construction hits monthly high Building work began on 1,653 new homes in September, the highest monthly total so far this year. Business • 16 Oct 25
Number of new homes under construction hits monthly high Building work began on 1,653 new homes in September, the highest monthly total so far this year. Business • 16 Oct 25
Podcast: Concerns raised around ageing apartments Campaign groups are raising serious concerns about how owners' management companies run apartment and housing complexes. Behind the Story • 16 Oct 25
Podcast: Concerns raised around ageing apartments Campaign groups are raising serious concerns about how owners' management companies run apartment and housing complexes. Behind the Story • 16 Oct 25
Building activity falls for fifth month in a row - AIB Building activity, including residential construction, has declined for a fifth month in a row, a monthly survey by AIB has shown. Business • 14 Oct 25
Building activity falls for fifth month in a row - AIB Building activity, including residential construction, has declined for a fifth month in a row, a monthly survey by AIB has shown. Business • 14 Oct 25
Average support of €66,000 a home under First Home Scheme A total of 8,399 buyers have been approved for the First Home Scheme in all 26 counties of the state by the end of September, new figures show today. Business • 13 Oct 25
Average support of €66,000 a home under First Home Scheme A total of 8,399 buyers have been approved for the First Home Scheme in all 26 counties of the state by the end of September, new figures show today. Business • 13 Oct 25
LDA worker makes €419,649 payment to incorrect supplier A worker at the Land Development Agency (LDA) mistakenly paid out €419,649 to the wrong supplier last year before the error was quickly corrected. Business • 10 Oct 25
LDA worker makes €419,649 payment to incorrect supplier A worker at the Land Development Agency (LDA) mistakenly paid out €419,649 to the wrong supplier last year before the error was quickly corrected. Business • 10 Oct 25
Housing asking price growth 'softening', report says The pace of growth in asking prices for houses and apartments appears to be softening, according to the latest report from property website MyHome in conjunction with Bank of Ireland. Ireland • 09 Oct 25
Housing asking price growth 'softening', report says The pace of growth in asking prices for houses and apartments appears to be softening, according to the latest report from property website MyHome in conjunction with Bank of Ireland. Ireland • 09 Oct 25
Government uses Budget tax changes to try to fix housing This Budget has a lot of significant measures aimed at addressing the housing crisis, writes David Murphy Analysis and Comment • 08 Oct 25
Government uses Budget tax changes to try to fix housing This Budget has a lot of significant measures aimed at addressing the housing crisis, writes David Murphy Analysis and Comment • 08 Oct 25
Dept's housing spending doubles from '21 to '24 - report The Department of Housing's expenditure on housing nearly doubled from 2021 to 2024, reaching €5.3 billion in 2024, with capital expenditure accounting for 68%. Business • 30 Sep 25
Dept's housing spending doubles from '21 to '24 - report The Department of Housing's expenditure on housing nearly doubled from 2021 to 2024, reaching €5.3 billion in 2024, with capital expenditure accounting for 68%. Business • 30 Sep 25
Social housing vacancy rate decreased in 2024 The average social housing vacancy rate decreased last year from 2.81% in 2023 to 2.75%, with 4,251 units vacant at the end of 2024. Business • 30 Sep 25
Social housing vacancy rate decreased in 2024 The average social housing vacancy rate decreased last year from 2.81% in 2023 to 2.75%, with 4,251 units vacant at the end of 2024. Business • 30 Sep 25
