Govt accused of using 'dodgy data' on housing figures Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan has accused the Government of using "dodgy data" on housing. Politics • 12 Feb
Govt accused of using 'dodgy data' on housing figures Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan has accused the Government of using "dodgy data" on housing. Politics • 12 Feb
Building 93,000 homes a year 'not immediately doable' A former member of the Irish Housing Commission has said that building 93,000 homes a year to meet demand between now and 2031 is "not immediately doable". Business • 10 Feb
Building 93,000 homes a year 'not immediately doable' A former member of the Irish Housing Commission has said that building 93,000 homes a year to meet demand between now and 2031 is "not immediately doable". Business • 10 Feb
Pre-election housing figures a 'genuine belief' - Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that his party did not give false housing figures before the election and that the expected number of completions were "a genuine belief" at the time. Politics • 09 Feb
Pre-election housing figures a 'genuine belief' - Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that his party did not give false housing figures before the election and that the expected number of completions were "a genuine belief" at the time. Politics • 09 Feb
SF accuses Govt of knowingly misleading voters on housing Sinn Féin has accused Government parties of knowingly using inaccurate information to mislead the public during the General Election campaign. Politics • 06 Feb
SF accuses Govt of knowingly misleading voters on housing Sinn Féin has accused Government parties of knowingly using inaccurate information to mislead the public during the General Election campaign. Politics • 06 Feb
Ireland needs to build 93,000 homes a year up to 2031 Ireland will need to build 93,000 homes a year meet demand between now and 2031, according to a report by stockbroker Davy. Business • 05 Feb
Ireland needs to build 93,000 homes a year up to 2031 Ireland will need to build 93,000 homes a year meet demand between now and 2031, according to a report by stockbroker Davy. Business • 05 Feb
Housing output 'could be as low as 32,000' this year The delivery of housing is forecast to stagnate and fall well short of targets, according to a report by construction consultancy Mitchell McDermott. Business • 30 Jan
Housing output 'could be as low as 32,000' this year The delivery of housing is forecast to stagnate and fall well short of targets, according to a report by construction consultancy Mitchell McDermott. Business • 30 Jan
HBFI grows loan approvals to €2.7 billion New figures from Home Building Finance Ireland show it has grown total loan approvals to €2.7 billion at the end of December 2024, an increase of 61% on the €1.66 billion at the end of 2023. Business • 29 Jan
HBFI grows loan approvals to €2.7 billion New figures from Home Building Finance Ireland show it has grown total loan approvals to €2.7 billion at the end of December 2024, an increase of 61% on the €1.66 billion at the end of 2023. Business • 29 Jan
62% of 25-year-olds living with parents due to finances A survey of 25-year-olds has found that more than six-in-10 (62%) were living with parents for mostly financial reasons. Business • 27 Jan
62% of 25-year-olds living with parents due to finances A survey of 25-year-olds has found that more than six-in-10 (62%) were living with parents for mostly financial reasons. Business • 27 Jan
Number of homes built decreased 6.7% last year - CSO A total of 30,330 homes were built in 2024, a decrease of 6.7% on 2023, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Ireland • 23 Jan
Number of homes built decreased 6.7% last year - CSO A total of 30,330 homes were built in 2024, a decrease of 6.7% on 2023, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Ireland • 23 Jan
Rental price register to protect tenants pledged by govt The new Programme for Government promises a register of rental price to protect tenants and landlords from abusive practices and will "continue to review the effectiveness of rent pressure zones". Ireland • 15 Jan
Rental price register to protect tenants pledged by govt The new Programme for Government promises a register of rental price to protect tenants and landlords from abusive practices and will "continue to review the effectiveness of rent pressure zones". Ireland • 15 Jan
Delays cause loss of almost 600 council houses in Dublin Delays to three regeneration projects in Dublin's south city have resulted in the loss of almost 600 council houses, whilst almost 1,700 promised public homes have not yet been delivered Dublin • 15 Jan
Delays cause loss of almost 600 council houses in Dublin Delays to three regeneration projects in Dublin's south city have resulted in the loss of almost 600 council houses, whilst almost 1,700 promised public homes have not yet been delivered Dublin • 15 Jan
Cairn Homes sees 2025 revenue growth of more than 10% Homebuilder Cairn Homes said it had achieved 29% growth in housing output last year, adding that it beat its 2024 guidance of 2,200 home sales. Business • 14 Jan
Cairn Homes sees 2025 revenue growth of more than 10% Homebuilder Cairn Homes said it had achieved 29% growth in housing output last year, adding that it beat its 2024 guidance of 2,200 home sales. Business • 14 Jan
Glenveagh Properties builds up strong 2024 profits Homebuilder Glenveagh Properties said it had completed and sold a total of 2,415 homes in 2024, an increase of 77% on the previous year's total of 1,363. Business • 10 Jan
Glenveagh Properties builds up strong 2024 profits Homebuilder Glenveagh Properties said it had completed and sold a total of 2,415 homes in 2024, an increase of 77% on the previous year's total of 1,363. Business • 10 Jan
Frustration and despair over rising house prices On the streets of Galway city, people of all ages and backgrounds have given their reaction to a new report by property website MyHome.ie in association with Bank of Ireland. Connacht • 09 Jan
Frustration and despair over rising house prices On the streets of Galway city, people of all ages and backgrounds have given their reaction to a new report by property website MyHome.ie in association with Bank of Ireland. Connacht • 09 Jan
Homes being sold for average of 9% above asking price First-time buyers are taking on more debt in proportion to their incomes than purchasers in the UK for the first time since the Celtic Tiger, according to a report by property website MyHome.ie in association with Bank of Ireland. Business • 09 Jan
Homes being sold for average of 9% above asking price First-time buyers are taking on more debt in proportion to their incomes than purchasers in the UK for the first time since the Celtic Tiger, according to a report by property website MyHome.ie in association with Bank of Ireland. Business • 09 Jan
Over 4,600 applications for 195 cost-rental apartments More than 4,600 applications have been received for just 195 cost-rental apartments at a new development in Dublin. Ireland • 20 Dec 24
Over 4,600 applications for 195 cost-rental apartments More than 4,600 applications have been received for just 195 cost-rental apartments at a new development in Dublin. Ireland • 20 Dec 24
How do parties differ on solving the housing crisis? With the General Election taking place on Friday, housing has remained high on the agenda for voters. Business • 27 Nov 24
How do parties differ on solving the housing crisis? With the General Election taking place on Friday, housing has remained high on the agenda for voters. Business • 27 Nov 24
Families reveal experiences of homelessness in study The challenges of working and becoming homeless and the barriers to finding rental accommodation to escape homelessness are among the experiences revealed by families in a new study. Ireland • 26 Nov 24
Families reveal experiences of homelessness in study The challenges of working and becoming homeless and the barriers to finding rental accommodation to escape homelessness are among the experiences revealed by families in a new study. Ireland • 26 Nov 24
Oaklee launches its first cost rental homes Approved Housing Body Oaklee has launched its first cost rental homes at The Sidings in Adamstown in County Dublin in partnership with Quintain Ireland and South Dublin County Council. Business • 25 Nov 24
Oaklee launches its first cost rental homes Approved Housing Body Oaklee has launched its first cost rental homes at The Sidings in Adamstown in County Dublin in partnership with Quintain Ireland and South Dublin County Council. Business • 25 Nov 24
Skills shortages a top concern within trades - survey Skills shortages - and the cost of recruiting skilled labour - is the most common concern among tradespeople, according to a new survey. Business • 18 Nov 24
Skills shortages a top concern within trades - survey Skills shortages - and the cost of recruiting skilled labour - is the most common concern among tradespeople, according to a new survey. Business • 18 Nov 24
RIAI calls on next Government to prioritise housing The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has called on the next Government to prioritise housing, planning and a sustainable built environment. Business • 15 Nov 24
RIAI calls on next Government to prioritise housing The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has called on the next Government to prioritise housing, planning and a sustainable built environment. Business • 15 Nov 24
Watch: What issues really matter to young Cork voters? With the General Election campaign in full swing, reporters Kate McDonald and Sinéad Brennan have been to Cork to find out what issues are really on the minds of young voters. Election 24 • 14 Nov 24
Watch: What issues really matter to young Cork voters? With the General Election campaign in full swing, reporters Kate McDonald and Sinéad Brennan have been to Cork to find out what issues are really on the minds of young voters. Election 24 • 14 Nov 24
What is Sinn Féin's Affordable Homes Plan? RTÉ's Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane delves into the detail in Sinn Féin's Affordable Homes Plan. Election 24 • 13 Nov 24
What is Sinn Féin's Affordable Homes Plan? RTÉ's Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane delves into the detail in Sinn Féin's Affordable Homes Plan. Election 24 • 13 Nov 24
What is Fine Gael offering on housing? Perhaps the only thing political parties can agree on in the General Election campaign is that the housing crisis is top of the agenda. Analysis and Comment • 11 Nov 24
What is Fine Gael offering on housing? Perhaps the only thing political parties can agree on in the General Election campaign is that the housing crisis is top of the agenda. Analysis and Comment • 11 Nov 24
Govt agrees new targets to deliver 303,000 homes by 2030 The Government party leaders have tonight agreed new housing targets up to the year 2030, aiming to deliver 303,000 homes in the period from 2025 to 2030. Ireland • 04 Nov 24
Govt agrees new targets to deliver 303,000 homes by 2030 The Government party leaders have tonight agreed new housing targets up to the year 2030, aiming to deliver 303,000 homes in the period from 2025 to 2030. Ireland • 04 Nov 24
