3 h. ago A key plank of Ireland’s social housing delivery now hangs in the balance

The State has pulled the plug on a multi-million euro deal at the last minute, throwing the public-private partnership model into doubt

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43 h. ago 79 social houses in Ashbourne voted down by Government and Sinn Féin councillors

The chairperson who is a Fianna Fáil councillor decided the vote by opposing the development, as in his experience as a n estate agent he sees a higher need for affordable housing.

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43 h. ago 79 social houses in Ashbourne voted down by Government councillors and one Sinn Féin

The chairperson who is a Fianna Fáil councillor decided the vote by opposing the development, as in his experience as a n estate agent he sees a higher need for affordable housing.

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53 h. 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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3 d. ago ‘This is like living the dream’: Communities turn builders to beat the housing crisis in Barcelona

Can Ireland learn lessons from how other European countries are building social housing?

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3 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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3 d. ago Donegal County Council granted €1.1 million for social housing disability upgrades

Donegal County Council has received €1.1 million in funding for upgrade works on its social housing stock to accomodate people… The post Donegal County Council granted €1.1 million for social housing disability upgrades appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 d. ago More than 70 properties owned by the OPW are lying vacant around the country

A set of vacant Coastguard cottages in Cork are due to be turned into social housing.

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5 d. ago Housing Minister pulls plug on almost 500 social homes across six sites over rising costs

The Department of Housing will now review upcoming major projects under the same scheme.

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6 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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6 d. ago Machias Planning Board to Weigh In on Plans to Correct Dublin St. Storage Project Violations

Machias Planning Board to Weigh In on Plans to Correct Dublin St. Storage Project Violations  Machias Valley News Observer

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7 d. ago Route 313 (Dublin Pike) over Morgan Creek Bridge Replacement Project

Route 313 (Dublin Pike) over Morgan Creek Bridge Replacement Project  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov)

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8 d. ago Zara founder snaps up last Dublin docklands project linked to Nama

Zara founder snaps up last Dublin docklands project linked to Nama  The Irish Times

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9 d. ago New project in Dublin with 'town square,' retail and dining proposed by Wood Cos.

New project in Dublin with 'town square,' retail and dining proposed by Wood Cos.  The Business Journals

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1 week ago Fingal County Council approves public viewing facility project at Dublin Airport

Fingal County Council approves public viewing facility project at Dublin Airport  Centre for Aviation

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1 week ago Renovation of social home in Blackrock cost local council €200,000 to bring back into use

Dublin councils spending up to €44,000 on average to refurbish vacant social homes

Economics

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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2 w. ago Construction work begins on landmark social housing project in Dublin

Construction work begins on landmark social housing project in Dublin  The Irish Post

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2 w. ago Opinion: Access to social and affordable housing is the key issue for this generation

Donal Mc Manus of the Irish Council for Social Housing says we can’t afford to be complacent when it comes to building social and affordable homes.

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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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