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<p>The new Premier Inn hotel in Cork City Centre, has now opened.</p>

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New €30m hotel opens on Cork's Morrison's Quay with operators seeking second city location

The three-star 187-bedroom hotel on the former Moore’s Hotel site on Morrison’s Quay is part of a wider €45m development

<p>Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman is now expected to deliver a reviewed white paper to Cabinet in the coming weeks which will outline the "direction of travel" in terms of the procurement of accommodation centres.</p>

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First of large accommodation centres for asylum seekers to open in coming months

<p>Locals had cited the loss of Racket Hall, Roscrea's only hotel, as a reason for recent protests. The new plan would see the State purchase the former Grant’s Hotel in Roscrea town centre to cater for the community. Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

politics

Government agrees 'in principle' to purchase disused Roscrea hotel for community use

FILE PHOTO EU deal to reform asylum laws described as 'cruel' and 'catastrophic' by aid groups END

politics

Number of asylum seekers without State accommodation passes 600

Varadkar says Ireland needs to slow down number of refugees arriving here

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Varadkar says Ireland needs to slow down number of refugees arriving here

Three-month limit on State accommodation for Ukrainians 'not feasible'

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Three-month limit on State accommodation for Ukrainians 'not feasible'

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Officials to meet those protesting over new Cavan asylum seeker accommodation

The protests, ongoing since Friday, are taking place outside a renovated stables in Castletara which is set to accommodate international protection applicants

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Gormanston military camp

Ukrainian refugees to be housed in tents due to accommodation shortage

A bed shortfall of 2,000 is expected if the State cannot secure additional shelter

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

National Economic Dialogue conference

2,000 Ukrainians could be without accommodation in coming weeks

Senior sources say the number of Ukrainians arriving over the summer months was higher than anticipated, putting a strain on accommodation

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Traveller family permitted to bring challenge against Tipperary County Council over accommodation

Traveller family permitted to bring challenge against Tipperary County Council over accommodation

High Court judge described claims family of six living in a one-berth caravan and sleeping in a car in Tipperary as 'wretched'

Tue, 01 Aug, 2023

'I am happy I've got somewhere to go, I was afraid of the protesters,' says asylum seeker

'I am happy I've got somewhere to go, I was afraid of the protesters,' says asylum seeker

A Ukrainian asylum seeker who has been living on the streets of Dublin for two months has been moved to a sheltered unit

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

Housing Stock

Irish Examiner view: It’s simple, we need more homes

Housing at the PAC

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Tenancy Agreement

Irish Examiner view: A picture of the challenges we are facing

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Immigrant Investor Programme

Irish Examiner view: A bump up for both sides

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Leo Varadkar visit to Limerick

Properties to accommodate refugees identified

Housing to be provided in Dublin, Galway, and Cork

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Clare pensioner injured at protest against asylum seeker accommodation

'A result of misinformation': O'Gorman says Clare property not being used for refugees

The property was the scene of a protest on Sunday during which a man was allegedly assaulted

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Housing Ireland

Budget will see 'effective and meaningful' measures for landlords, says O'Brien

Speaking at an event in his constituency, Darragh O'Brien said that Fianna Fáil will look for measures to ensure that landlords remain in the rental market

Mon, 22 May, 2023

Migrant accommodation

Port of Cork in talks with Government over 'floatels' for asylum seekers

'These discussions are at a very early stage and no definite location has been identified at present'

Thu, 18 May, 2023

Ciara Phelan: Cracks widen over Coalition handling of refugee crisis

Ciara Phelan: Cracks widen over Coalition handling of refugee crisis

Attention has turned to what exactly is the Government’s plan

Wed, 17 May, 2023

Roderic O'Gorman 'open' to meeting Clare protesters who have blocked hotel access

Roderic O'Gorman 'open' to meeting Clare protesters who have blocked hotel access

More than 30 asylum seekers are being housed on the site of Magowna House Hotel

Wed, 17 May, 2023

Homeless stock

More than 600 families in homeless accommodation for over a year

There are fears the numbers could increase further in the coming months following the no-fault eviction ban being lifted

Sun, 30 Apr, 2023

Moving 80 Ukrainian refugees out of Kerry hotel is 'madness', says councillor

Moving 80 Ukrainian refugees out of Kerry hotel is 'madness', says councillor

Michael Cahill told the Irish Examiner there is 'uproar' because the children are in local schools and their parents are considered valuable workers in local businesses

Sat, 29 Apr, 2023

Abuse of foreign students shows rising levels of racism in Ireland

Abuse of foreign students shows rising levels of racism in Ireland

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) recently published the first real in-depth investigation documenting international students’ experience of racism in Ireland

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

Government to lose access to 800 hotel rooms for emergency accommodation this week

Government to lose access to 800 hotel rooms for emergency accommodation this week

Authorities are under pressure in trying to secure accommodation for international protection applicants, said the minister

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Slow uptake and EU 'standstill' delay short-term lets register

Slow uptake and EU 'standstill' delay short-term lets register

Minister Catherine Martin in December launched a proposal which would see platforms such as Airbnb fined up to €5,000 for advertising lettings not registered with Fáilte Ireland

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Sarah Hamill: Change is coming for the private rental market

Sarah Hamill: Change is coming for the private rental market

It might be asked whether the private rented sector will provide long-term accommodation for anyone, or whether all long-term tenancies will ultimately become social, writes Sarah Hamill

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.

Limerick monthly rental prices up €400 in just one year

There were just 16 homes available to rent in the city last month

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

Brexit

Ministers to discuss how to communicate with communities taking in refugees

Hope that a clearer communications plan will help to head off protests

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

House building

Irish Examiner View: Tradespeople need houses too

The Government’s housing targets could become more and more unachievable if the very workers needed to build them are forced to leave the country

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

Citywest Hotel and Refugee Centre

Government struggles to secure accommodation for asylum seekers

Protests outside centres providing accommodation to non-Ukrainian arrivals have added to the difficulty in securing accommodation from private providers

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Developers’ failings will cost the taxpayer, not themselves

Developers’ failings will cost the taxpayer, not themselves

People living in defective apartments are now paying twice for the privilege, as their taxes are to be used to carry out repairs

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

Time to 'transition' refugees out of hotels, says Rabbitte

Time to 'transition' refugees out of hotels, says Rabbitte

'Continuity of the tourist service' must be ensured

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

Higher education funding

State will go beyond target of helping construct 4,500 student beds – Harris

Simon Harris initially set a target of helping to fund the construction of 4,500 student beds through a new government strategy, however only 700 places have been approved in Maynooth, Limerick and Galway

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

Couple who offered to house Ukrainian refugees hit out at 'higgledy-piggledy' organisation

Couple who offered to house Ukrainian refugees hit out at 'higgledy-piggledy' organisation

For a brief period, the Kennys housed a Ukrainian woman and her 10-year-old son, but they said the whole process was far from straightforward and little assistance was offered

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

Renting House

Temporary eviction ban signed into law

President Higgins signed the Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2022 into law this afternoon

Sat, 29 Oct, 2022

O'Gorman: Hotels will have to be 'medium term solution' for Ukrainian families

O'Gorman: Hotels will have to be 'medium term solution' for Ukrainian families

The Children's Minister also said a promise to provide modular homes made by Government will be broken

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

Ukranian Refugees at Dublin Airport

Cabinet to meet on refugee crisis as 78 turned away from State accommodation

Government says it is confident it will no longer have to turn people away.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

'We are desperate': Ukrainians in student accommodation face uncertain fate

'We are desperate': Ukrainians in student accommodation face uncertain fate

A student village in Cork must be vacated by refugees before the beginning of the college term

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Renewed appeal to house Ukrainian refugees as student accommodation dries up

Renewed appeal to house Ukrainian refugees as student accommodation dries up

There have been renewed calls for Irish families to house Ukrainian refugees as more than 4,000 student accommodation places currently being used will no longer be available.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Extra 4,000 refugees due in Ireland before end of month as accommodation crisis persists

Extra 4,000 refugees due in Ireland before end of month as accommodation crisis persists

Taoiseach and Tánaiste say no cap will be placed on the numbers coming here

Sun, 17 Jul, 2022

Kerry mother facing homelessness within weeks as she struggles to find a new home

Kerry mother facing homelessness within weeks as she struggles to find a new home

More than 50 Caherciveen properties are listed on Airbnb for short-term and holiday rentals, leaving Lisa O'Shea with 'no options'

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Ukrainians to be housed in sports halls and other emergency spaces

Ukrainians to be housed in sports halls and other emergency spaces

Up to 95% of the displaced Ukrainian nationals who are expected to arrive in Ireland by the end of the month will have to be housed in sports halls and other emergency accommodation.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Less than half of pledged homes for Ukrainians 'will be suitable'

Less than half of pledged homes for Ukrainians 'will be suitable'

Up to 32,000 refugees are expected to have arrived by Easter weekend

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

'Treated like a servant, threatened with deportation': Ukrainian woman's host family experience

'Treated like a servant, threatened with deportation': Ukrainian woman's host family experience

Warning to other refugees to use only official channels when sourcing accommodation in Ireland

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Russia Ukraine War

Daniel McConnell: Very fabric of Irish social cohesion to be tested like never before

The reality of the challenge of accepting into Ireland many thousands of Ukrainian people has not yet dawned

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Refugees Flee To Slovakia Amid Russia's Attack On Ukraine

Attempted sex-for-rent exploitation of Ukrainian refugees 'abhorrent'

The 'Irish Examiner' discovered a property in Co Clare being offered for free to a 'slim Ukrainian' woman, with an expectation of sex

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

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Airbnb shares rise 5% after posting 'best year'

Airbnb shares rose 5% a day after after it beat revenue and profit estimates in the fourth quarter, bucking a resurgent wave of Covid-19 infections and heading into this year even stronger than before the pandemic.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Classrooms of disused school available to rent 'for studio living'

Classrooms of disused school available to rent 'for studio living'

Classrooms in a former Co Wexford school advertised as 'ideal for a work-from-home studio' are available to live in for €300 per month with bills included.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

'Lack of uniformity' in how local authorities address accommodation needs of Traveller community

'Lack of uniformity' in how local authorities address accommodation needs of Traveller community

The Office of the Planning Regulator has called on local housing and planning departments to use new development plans to address issues associated with the provision of Traveller-specific accommodation

Sun, 10 Oct, 2021

Business Trends Graphs and charts

UK shares roar ahead of their continental peers as Covid-19 vaccine rollout hits its targets

Analysts are now talking about the potential for the British economy

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021