61 h. 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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1 week 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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2 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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2 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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3 w. ago 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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3 w. ago Tenant awarded damages after landlord’s agent walks in on him while he was using the toilet

Representative of Quinn Property Management tells tribunal that agent will call or text before arrival in future

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3 w. ago Tenants win €3,000 from landlord who told them he was selling house, but re

An advertisement showed the vacated property available for a period of three years at a monthly rent of €2,200, the tribunal heard

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