5 h. ago New rent rules 'reasonable', says Minister, as govt to scrap cap on rent increases for new tenants

He is proposing that rents for existing tenants in the entire country will be brought under control under the current Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) system.

Politics

7 h. ago Appeal for sightings of scrambler bike following overnight incident

Gardaí are appealing for sightings of a red/black scrambler motorbike following an “incident” in Kilmacrennan last night. The bike, which… The post Appeal for sightings of scrambler bike following overnight incident appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

8 h. ago Irish Government to Reform Rent Cap in Bid to Boost Home Supply

Irish Government to Reform Rent Cap in Bid to Boost Home Supply  Bloomberg

Politics

9 h. ago Socialist Red Network group quits People Before Profit over party's 'perfomative politics'

Red Network also said that PBP’s stance on “culture war” issues was a factor that led to the rift.

Politics

11 h. ago Expected changes to local property tax will lead to modest increases for most homeowners

Changes are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax bills

Politics

11 h. ago Local property tax bands and rates set to be changed to stave off big increases

Changes are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax bills

Culture

19 h. ago Rent pressure zones to be extended to whole country in significant expansion of tenants’ rights

Rent cap to be set at 2 per cent for existing tenancies or rate of inflation for new builds

Events

23 h. ago Council 'concerned' over claims that Wicklow cliff walk closure has cost local economy millions

Wicklow County Council said it was not involved in the drafting of the report, and has not received a copy.

Economics

25 h. ago Coroner warns people may not realise severity of burn injuries after death of Cavan farmer (79)

Patrick Lynch (79), a retired farmer of Cormore, Arva, Co Cavan, died as a result of complications of burn injuries at St James’s Hospital in Dublin on August 29th, 2023.

Events

26 h. ago Fáilte Ireland gets green light to create food hall in vacant church near Grafton Street

“It is envisaged that the proposed food hall will showcase the best of local and Irish produce.”

Politics

27 h. ago Ireland to exempt sitting tenants from rent cap changes By Reuters

Ireland to exempt sitting tenants from rent cap changes By Reuters  Investing.com

Politics

31 h. ago Concern over suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance works

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance or utility works. City Councillor Alan Cheevers believes local authorities should take more responsibility for the quality of work from contractors. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says it’s motorists or local residents who are paying […] The post Concern over suspect quality of road surfaces after maintenance works appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

33 h. 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.

Politics

35 h. ago Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths

The streets of Galway aren’t as sticky as they used to be — thanks to the Gum Litter Taskforce, whose work has seen a 70 per cent reduction in chewing gum stuck to the path. But the battle goes on — and last week the GLT took to the streets of Athenry as part of […] The post Taskforce hits streets of Athenry to tackle chewing gum stuck to the paths appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

39 h. ago Uninsured motorist drove through red lights, on wrong side of road and failed to stop for gardaí

Uninsured motorist drove through red lights, on wrong side of road and failed to stop for gardaí  The Irish Independent

Events

44 h. ago Councillors express concern about lack of regulations around drone delivery in Dublin

Several councillors claim there is a need for the local authority to take some measures to address the issue while legislation at a national level to govern the use of commercial drone flights is under consideration

Events

48 h. ago Plans for HSE primary care centre delayed over residents' concerns it wlll house methadone clinic

The red-bricked building known formally as the Royal City of Dublin Hospital, has been closed as a hospital since 1987

Politics

49 h. ago Upper Dublin grad, Dresher native identified as missing boater found deceased on the Schuylkill River

Upper Dublin grad, Dresher native identified as missing boater found deceased on the Schuylkill River  Glenside Local

Events

51 h. 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

Politics

53 h. ago Rent controls to be eased for new builds in planned ‘pressure zones’ reform

Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies

Events