41 h. ago Two Government Ministers to meet Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Government Ministers will be in Connemara today meeting with Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara. Banú and Tintéan will be raising their concerns with Housing Minister James Browne and Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary. The groups will be speaking to the Ministers in relation a lack of housing […] The post Two Government Ministers to meet Gaeltacht housing groups in Connemara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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46 h. ago Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister for Housing James Browne is having very busy day around Galway city and county today. He started the day by officially cutting the ribbon on Threshold’s newly renovated office on Prospect Hill in the city. He’s also meeting with the Residential Tenancies Board, Simon Community, […] The post Housing Minister officially opens newly renovated Threshold office in city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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61 h. ago As the government blocks funding for major social housing projects, coalition councillors point fingers

As the government blocks funding for major social housing projects, coalition councillors point fingers  Dublin InQuirer

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3 d. ago North and West region had biggest growth in household net wealth

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Northern and Western region has seen the biggest growth in median household net wealth. At €239,000, the region has experienced an increase of over a third in 2023. However, the region has the lowest median household net wealth, with the Eastern & Midland region on €264,400 […] The post North and West region had biggest growth in household net wealth appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Gardaí investigate as black paint thrown over two houses in Gort

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí in Gort are investigating an incident where black paint was thrown over the front of two houses The criminal damage incidents took place at the Dún na Rí estate that occurred last Wednesday night at 8.30 Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Gort […] The post Gardaí investigate as black paint thrown over two houses in Gort appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City Councillors have united against plans to increase social housing rents for the first time in six years. Under proposals from council management, rents would increase by half of one percent each year over the next six years. But a key sticking point is the blanket removal […] The post Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than one point three million euro has been awarded to Galway city and county for social housing. The Department of Housing grants will address the housing needs of older people, people with a disability along with helping tackling overcrowding. The funding will allow local authorities to […] The post €1.3m in Government funding of social housing in Galway city and county appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Removing 2% rent cap a cruel decision by a government captured by vulture funds

Removing 2% rent cap a cruel decision by a government captured by vulture funds  Social Democrats

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8 d. ago City social housing tenants facing first rent hikes in six years

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Social housing tenants in the city are facing hefty rent hikes – and the matter will likely dominate a council meeting on Monday. Galway City Council has defended the proposal, pointing out there’s been no increases since 2019. It says in recent years, rents collected are not […] The post City social housing tenants facing first rent hikes in six years appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Harbour masterplan includes 350 new affordable and social houses

Plans for 350 affordable and social homes on Galway city’s waterfront were unveiled this week – as part of the long-awaited plan to regenerate the Galway Inner Harbour area. The 350 affordable and social homes at Amharc Atalia – launched by Galway Harbour Company and the Land Development Agency – are an integral part of […] The post Harbour masterplan includes 350 new affordable and social houses appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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