28 h. ago Government missed its target of social housing by about 18% (or 2,345 homes) last year

The government met its target for affordable housing but its social housing delivery fell short.

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30 h. ago Minister says local authorities need to step up as government misses social housing target

The government met its target for affordable housing but its social housing delivery fell short.

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2 d. ago Trump’s Easter message showcases his easy way with denouncing ‘Radical Left Lunatics’

Message on Truth Social network laden with White House preoccupations in looking to fend off criticism of deportation policy

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3 d. ago Agencies rush to seal deal for Leopardstown Racecourse site before new land tax fall dues

Currently vacant site could accommodate 1,000 social and affordable homes, State housing agency says

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6 d. ago Minister of State for Planning to visit affordable housing scheme in Claregalway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister of State for Planning and Local Government will visit the new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway later this morning Minister John Cummins will tour Garraí Na Gaoithe, Lakeview, the site of the first affordable homes built in the county since 2013 The first residents of […] The post Minister of State for Planning to visit affordable housing scheme in Claregalway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago New measures to be rolled out by May to deal with competitiveness challenges facing Ireland

The government will also beef up and expand trade missions to places such as Japan.

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1 week ago Taoiseach would put Irish boots on the ground in Ukraine peacekeeping force

Martin critical of some local authorities for failing to build enough – or any – social houses

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2 w. ago Housing targets: Local authorities to be instructed to rezone more land by end of year

Making land available for home building can be done by Christmas, says Minister - ‘It’ll be up to local authorities to move with speed’

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2 w. ago Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Mental Health Minister has confirmed her support for a local petition, which now has over 11,000 signatures. The petition came about following the death of Galway man, Adam Loughnane, whose body was found in the River Corrib in February. Earlier that day, the 34 year old […] The post Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Dublin City Council to restrict which care leavers can get prioritised for social housing

Dublin City Council to restrict which care leavers can get prioritised for social housing  Dublin Inquirer

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3 w. ago Contracts signed on transformative social housing development in Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Contracts have been signed on a transformative social housing development in Ballinasloe. The project will transform derelict terraced buildings at Dunlo Hill into 16 new homes. The project aims to kill two birds with one stone – provide much-needed social housing in Ballinasloe, while breathing life back […] The post Contracts signed on transformative social housing development in Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Local clubs meet with Sports Minister over lack of funding for facilities across city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A range of local sports club have met with the Minister for Sport over an alleged lack of funding for facilities across the city. The meeting, organised by Galway based Fine Gael Senator Sean Kyne, was attended by a range of groups – including Connacht Rugby, Connacht […] The post Local clubs meet with Sports Minister over lack of funding for facilities across city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

James Browne said he did not want to get into predictions or estimates, adding that he wants to ‘maximise’ the delivery of homes.

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3 w. ago Housing minister 'won't get into predictions' on whether social homes target was met last year

James Browne said 2024′s social housing figures will be published soon, but would not “predict” if government met targets.

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3 w. ago Donegal to benefit from national €436 million social housing funding

Donegal is set to benefit in part following an announcement of €436 million which has been allocated for social housing… The post Donegal to benefit from national €436 million social housing funding appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

3 w. ago Workers try to convert Kinahan figure’s house to social housing but are ‘physically threatened’

Seán McGovern’s house was seized by Cab in 2019, but Dublin City Council has been unable to renovate it

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3 w. ago Housing ‘segregation’ emerging in Dublin between Irish and immigrants, report says

The report from The Housing Agency says ‘housing challenges faced by migrants highlight stark inequalities’

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