Person: Eoin O Broin

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<p>Housing Minister, Darragh O'Brien pictured in July at the launch of the country's first cost-rental homes in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Picture: Corporate Photographers Dublin</p>

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Less than one-third of cost rental housing target to be met this year

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien set aside €35m to secure 390 homes to be rented out at 25% below market rates; just 115 of these will be delivered this year

<p>Mr Ó’Brien said the figures show that while a rent cap of 4% may have been in place in rental pressure zones (RPZ) the reality is that rents are increasing at a much higher rate than that.</p>

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Country's soaring rents show government's rent caps not working, says Eoin Ó Broin

Mr Ó Broin said the figures show that while a rent cap of 4% may have been in place in rental pressure zones (RPZ) the reality is that rents are increasing at a much higher rate.

<p>Niall Gleeson, managing director of Irish Water, appearing before the Oireachtas housing committee earlier today. Picture: Oireachtas TV</p>

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'Vast majority' of sites will no longer pump sewage into sea by 2025, says Irish Water boss

Niall Gleeson appeared at Oireachtas housing committee where he responded to the EPA's scathing report on wastewater plants

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Housing for All reliance on firms criticised

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Housing for All plan will aim to reduce house prices in Dublin

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Rent protections do not go far enough, opposition TDs say

State cost rental scheme could 'deprive' first-time buyers of homes

Initiative aims to assist those on 'moderate incomes' who are above the income threshold for the affordable housing list

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Government urged to scrap home loan scheme over fears it will drive up prices

Central Bank joins the chorus of voices urging the minister to remove controversial scheme from its Affordable Housing Bill

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

Government misses its own target on vacant homes by 70%

Some 198 homes had been brought back into use under the Repair and Lease scheme to August 2020, despite promises to deliver 3,500 homes through the measure by this year

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

Sinn Féin accused of 'hysteria politics' in opposing Shared Equity housing scheme

The Housing Minister has accused Sinn Féin of "cynical hysteria politics" in opposing his Shared Equity Home Loan scheme.

Wed, 03 Mar, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: Housing minister eyes spotlight - but finds himself in firing line

Deputy Political Editor Elaine Loughlin says it's a big week for Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien, the Government's answer to Johnny Bravo

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Councils to transfer lands to Land Development Agency without vote from councillors

Bill will add affordability to market, housing minister says

Fri, 05 Feb, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Protection necessary for our aviation industries

The news that the Government is to introduce quarantining and impose further travel restrictions may well have merits from an epidemiological viewpoint. However, it should be clearly noted that only a very small number of cases emanate from travel.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Property market has become a loaded dice

Public needs and rights regarded as secondary to commercial ambitions

Wed, 27 Jan, 2021

Developers 'gouging' councils by charging up to €100k extra on apartment builds

Dublin City Council has been charged up to €372,842 for a two-bed apartment – €100,000 more than the average construction price, according a new report

Tue, 26 Jan, 2021

Sinn Féin calling for a three-year rent freeze to stop rising costs for tenants

Housing spokesperson Éoin Ó Broin said he 'simply doesn't accept' the argument that a ban on increasing rents would drive many landlords out of the market.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2021

Officials warned Government its 'affordable' home plan would drive up prices

€75m 'shared equity' scheme was given go-ahead by Cabinet before Christmas despite officials warning it would not have a beneficial outcome

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: Government has yet to get to grips with the housing and homeless crisis

While the focus in recent months has been on health, the Government is struggling to manage the housing situation

Mon, 14 Dec, 2020

Too few, too dear — plan for 350 affordable homes comes in for criticism from opposition

The government announced a plan to fund 350 cost rental homes, but it has been criticised for 'lacking ambition'

Mon, 14 Dec, 2020

Sinn Féin aims to ban co-living with new bill

Controversial co-living accommodation could be banned under a new proposal tabled by Sinn Féin.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2020

Ban on evictions unlikely to be renewed as eight counties face more restrictions

Eight counties could see increased restrictions imposed as Covid-19 cases rise

Tue, 22 Sep, 2020

Dying with Dignity Bill likely to pass as Sinn Féin confirms support

'Differing views' within party but Eoin Ó Broin says 'we're happy to support the bill at second stage'

Mon, 21 Sep, 2020

Sinn Féin accused of throwing councillors 'under the bus' amid Paddy Holohan controversy

The party's activity in Dublin South West was last night suspended after the former MMA fighter was nominated for the position of mayor of South Dublin.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he believes Barry Cowen’s remorse over drink-driving home from a football game is genuine.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Sinn Féin will 'continue to fight for change' as opposition leaders

Sinn Féin is ready for opposition and will "continue to fight for change", the party says.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Government formation: Sinn Féin open to Fianna Fáil coalition if tonight's votes fall through

Sinn Féin have publicly stated in the last week that they are preparing to relaunch talks for a left-led government

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

McDonald 'will pick up the phone' in event of govt programme rejection - O'Broin

Mary Lou McDonald will "pick up the phone" and engage with parties of the left, should the programme for government be rejected by either Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael or the Green Party.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Varadkar: FG have 'second chance' to solve housing crisis

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says Fine Gael now has a "second chance" to solve the housing crisis and that compulsory purchase orders for development land and state-backed mortgages are on the table.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Dáil told politicians must call out racism in the political system

Politicians must call out racism in the political system, the Dáil has been told.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Property sales to 'plummet by up to 50%' due to Covid-19 crisis

Property sales are predicted to plummet by up to 50% this year while the number of new homes being built may also be almost halved, further exacerbating the housing crisis.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Sinn Féin draft plans for affordable housing scheme

Amid reports of a stalemate of housing in government formation talks, Sinn Féin has sent a draft circular to all local authorities which it says will bring clarity to providing public housing.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Sinn Féin urge parties that are 'serious about change' not to go into FG/FF coalition

Sinn Féin is urging other parties that are serious about 'change' not to go into a government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

'I am paid more than enough': Sinn Féin TD returns wage increase due to Covid-19 crisis

A TD is returning a wage increase due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Proposed emergency measures for renters could leave tens of thousands in debt, warns Ó Broin

Measures to protect renters in emergency Covid-19 legislation to be debated in the Dáil on Thursday could leave tens of thousands of renters in debt, Sinn Féin’s Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has warned.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

O'Broin: Renters should not be saddled with 'substantial rent debt'

Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson Éoin Ó Broin has said he would be happy to sit in the Dáil for 24 hours to pass legislation to ensure “huge numbers” of people are not “saddled” with rental debts through no fault of their own.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

'Questionable': Trinity's decision to remove students from campus accommodation criticised

Politicians have criticised a decision to remove students from university accommodation with 24 hours notice.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Calls for moratorium on evictions during coronavirus containment

The Government is facing mounting calls for a moratorium on evictions as part of the response to the growing coronavirus crisis.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Sinn Féin concentrating on 'programme for government' rather than coalition

Sinn Féin appears to have given up its quest to secure the numbers to form a government coalition.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

Party advisers steering the government negotiations

Behind every good political leader stands a formidable adviser, ready to steer a party through the darkest days and to guide its members to victory during the good ones.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Eoin Ó Broin on SF party contributions: 'What TDs do with their own salaries is their own business'

A Sinn Féin TD who is one of nine not to have made an expected contribution to the party over the past three years says that how a TD spends their money is “their own business”.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Martin and Varadkar to discuss potential of so-called grand coalition

Negotiating teams are set to ramp up talks to form a government next week with senior ministers, party managers and leaders all weighing into what could take a number of weeks to cobble together a new coalition.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Michael Clifford: Is Sinn Féin really what it claims to be?

Could they all be wrong about Sinn Féin? Could it be that those who suggest it is not a normal political party are being spiteful, opportunistic, fearful?

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Just 16 applications for year-round short-term lets lodged in Dublin city

Very few Airbnb-style hosts in Dublin city are adhering to new rules, despite a crackdown on short-term lets.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

'Give up the nonsense': Michael Healy-Rae wants parties to form govt without second election

“People voted for change, the majority voted for Sinn Féin, it makes no sense to go back to the country, to ask the same question again. An election costs €40m to €50m."

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

Sinn Féin gets less from TDs’ wages than required

Party stipulates that Oireachtas members donate €2,500 of salary.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

Mary Lou McDonald: 'The idea of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael being returned again for five years is unthinkable'

Mary Lou McDonald remains adamant that a coalition of the left can still be formed.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Reality bites for Sinn Féin in coalition talks

After days of ridiculous claims that a left-wing coalition was possible, Sinn Féin has finally re-entered the real world, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Irish Examiner View: A last chance to step over our hateful past

Ambition is little more than the capacity to put conviction before doubt.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Pearse Doherty leading Sinn Féin negotiations as parties look to form Govt

Mr Doherty said he welcomed the fact that Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has apparently softened his stance towards coalition with Sinn Féin

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

David Davin-Power: Sinn Féin tsunami as young untroubled by party past

This has been a seismic and groundbreaking election that has changed the face of Irish politics, writes David Davin-Power

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

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