86 m. 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?

Events

8 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

8 h. ago Derelict properties: CIÉ has not paid levies on vacant site as it has not received ‘any bills’

Four public bodies have paid more than €550,000 to Dublin City Council in levies

Politics

20 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

21 h. ago Live GAA updates: Kilkenny build strong first half lead against Galway

Michael Donoghue’s Tribesmen hoping claim first provincial title since 2018

Politics

23 h. ago National: New builds could have rent increases tied to inflation

A new system that would tie the rent increases on newly-built premises to the rate of inflation is being considered… The post National: New builds could have rent increases tied to inflation appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

26 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

26 h. ago Rent controls to be eased for newbuilds 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

26 h. ago Current rental caps to be eased for newbuild homes in planned pressure zone reform

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

Events

26 h. ago Plans to tie rents for new build apartments to inflation rate being brought to Cabinet

Under the proposal, the 2% rent cap will not apply to apartments built after a certain date.

Society

29 h. 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.

Politics

30 h. ago Dereliction in Ireland: 'Something is rotten in the Irish property industry'

Taking a look at dangerous, derelict buildings around the country, Jude Sherry and Dr Frank O’Connor say it’s time the government grasped the nettle.

Politics

50 h. ago An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans to knock down a derelict bungalow in Gort and replace it with six new homes have been given a final rejection. The home fronts onto Crowe Street near the roundabout, and there were several local objections to the plans. County planners rejected the project earlier this […] The post An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

56 h. ago Who owns St Stephen’s Green? A guide to the buildings on Dublin’s most famous square

Historically linked to an anti-duelling group, Daniel O’Connell and the East India Company, today properties on ‘the Green’ house the offices of global corportations, an online retail giant and private clubs. Who owns them?

Politics

56 h. ago A guide to who owns the buildings on St Stephen’s Green: from wealthy Irish families to private clubs

Historically linked to an anti-duelling group, Daniel O’Connell and the East India Company, today properties on ‘the Green’ house the offices of global corportations, an online retail giant and private clubs. Who owns them?

Society

56 h. ago A guide to who owns St Stephen’s Green: from wealthy Irish families to private clubs

Historically linked to an anti-duelling group, Daniel O’Connell and the East India Company, today properties on ‘the Green’ house the offices of global corportations, an online retail giant and private clubs. Who owns them?

Society

68 h. ago Exclusive: Cabinet to approve radical changes to rent laws aimed at driving apartment building

Exclusive: Cabinet to approve radical changes to rent laws aimed at driving apartment building  Business Post

Society

2 d. ago Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Michael D Higgins has donated his Presidential Archive, including letters, photos and books, to the University of Galway. The university has also renamed the Aula Maxima building in the iconic Quandrangle ‘The Michael D Higgins Auditorium. Music, poetry and speeches all formed part of today’s celebration, along […] The post Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago Taoiseach says every effort will be made to bring Robert Pether home as soon as possible

Mr Pether, who is an Australian citizen, has been in prison in Iraq since April 2021, after he was arrested on fraud charges following a contractual dispute involving his employer that arose out of the building of a new Central Bank building in Baghdad in Iraq.

Politics

3 d. ago Nearly 800 houses are lying vacant in the State for over a year, according to data

Dublin accounts for 27% of all the derelict properties.

Politics