4 d. ago Rent Pressure Zones: Landlords could face stiffer fines for breaking rent rules

Government agrees to extend Rent Pressure Zones and allow higher rent increases in new-builds

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4 d. ago Housing Minister needs to urgently meet with Dublin City Council after plug pulled on 250 social homes

Housing Minister needs to urgently meet with Dublin City Council after plug pulled on 250 social homes  Dublin Live

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4 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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4 d. ago Dublin councillors debate 'shocking' decision to pull plug on almost 250 social homes in city

Councillors from many parties called for the decision to be reverse and for funding to be provided to deliver the homes.

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5 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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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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3 w. ago Children ‘afraid to play’ in city’s newest estate due to anti

A playground in Galway’s newest housing estate is already attracting anti-social behaviour — and it needs to be nipped in the bud before it escalates. That was the warning from Galway City Councillor Alan Cheevers (FF), who said children were “afraid to play in the playground” of Garraí Beag housing estate on the city’s east […] The post Children ‘afraid to play’ in city’s newest estate due to anti-social behaviour appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Justice Minister must "get his act together" over Ballinasloe anti

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD is calling on the Minister for Justice to get his act together over a planned anti-social behavior taskforce for Ballinasloe. It’s establishment was announced last month, following long-standing calls from local representatives. It’s being set up by Galway County Council working with Gardaí and […] The post Justice Minister must "get his act together" over Ballinasloe anti-social taskforce appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month Lorcan Sirr: Dublin City Council built just 35 social houses in 2024. That’s one symptom of a bigger problem

Lorcan Sirr: Dublin City Council built just 35 social houses in 2024. That’s one symptom of a bigger problem  The Irish Times

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