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New home completions rise 33% in early 2026, CSO figures show
New home completions rise 33% in early 2026, CSO figures show
Sharp rise in housing completions marks strongest first quarter on record, though supply challenges and affordability concerns persist

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Plans lodged with council for new neighbourhood with over 100 homes on Cork City's northside
Plans lodged with council for new neighbourhood with over 100 homes on Cork City's northside
Proposed development comprises 53 apartments and 51 houses on a part-brownfield, part-greenfield site at Popes Hill in Blackpool 

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Man lying on sofa with feet up on armrest
Cork homelessness figures do not capture scale of problem, new research shows
Cork Simon spokesperson said: 'The man living in a broken-down car may never be encountered during a street count. The woman moving between the sofas of friends and family does not appear in any official figure'

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Estate Agents Signage
First-time-buyer mortgage drawdowns reach 20-year high
A total of 9,437 new mortgages to the value of €3,034m were drawn down by borrowers during the first three months of the year, new data shows

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

'Supporters outweigh sceptics' on modular homes plan, says Limerick mayor
'Supporters outweigh sceptics' on modular homes plan, says Limerick mayor
Limerick councillors voted unanimously not to proceed with the development of 500 modular homes at Boro Park

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Workers Preparing for a Construction Task
We need a change in attitude to construction jobs if we are to deliver on housing and infrastructure
Labour shortage in construction-related roles is no longer a blip — it's a structural challenge shaped by multiple factors that urgently need addressing 

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Housing stock
From tenements to today: How 1926 housing data reflects modern Ireland’s property challenges
New analysis of first Free State census shows enduring housing pressures around supply, affordability, overcrowding, and regional inequality

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Louise Burne: Back and forth over shed laws shows unease still lodged between coalition parties
Louise Burne: Back and forth over shed laws shows unease still lodged between coalition parties
Now that they are back on the same page, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will have to begin defending the modular homes plans as the parliamentary scrutiny begins

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Wooden garden shed in a summer
Small, practical measures can work alongside big ideas on solving housing crisis
The Government's move to allow small, self-contained units in gardens without planning has drawn sharp criticism but Ireland’s housing crisis is too urgent to turn down ideas that could improve people's lives in the here and now

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Shed laws: We can't allow the creation of a shadow back garden rental market
Shed laws: We can't allow the creation of a shadow back garden rental market
bad actors will exploit any loophole they are given, and this proposal risks handing them a significant one, writes Labour TD Conor Sheehan

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Shallow focus of summer flowers seen in a back garden.
Shed laws: New planning rules will cut red tape for homeowners
Exemptions 'will empower people to make minor changes to their homes without planning permission, while creating housing options' 

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Modular homes debate intensifies as Limerick falls thousands behind housing targets
Modular homes debate intensifies as Limerick falls thousands behind housing targets
Decision to halt modular housing at Boro Park raises concerns over delays, costs, and meeting urgent housing demand

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Dirty empty dark corridor in abandoned building, doors, light in the end, perspective, way to freedom
Clare council to acquire 20 derelict properties in efforts to increase housing supply
The council has begun the compulsory acquisition of the properties

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Number of properties to rent through HAP more than halved since December 
Number of properties to rent through HAP more than halved since December 
Under the HAP scheme, people are allowed to source private rented accommodation for which the rent is paid by their local council

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

new houses
First-time buyers may be set for stamp duty relief
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said any decision on stamp duty relief would form part of October's budget

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

High property prices and rents squeezing middle-income earners out of Kinsale, says councillor
High property prices and rents squeezing middle-income earners out of Kinsale, says councillor
Cork County Council heard rents in the seaside town were at 'South Dublin levels' and were out of reach of all but the most affluent

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.
Irish Examiner view: Easy money for back-yard opportunists
The fact that a cohort of unscrupulous landlords is happy to exploit the desperation of prospective tenants does not augur well for modular home scheme

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

ieExplains: Building and renting out modular cabins
ieExplains: Building and renting out modular cabins
Government pressing ahead with plans to allow people to build modular cabins in their back gardens without planning permission

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Opposition leaders compare rental units in gardens to tenements and bedsits
Opposition leaders compare rental units in gardens to tenements and bedsits
Government plans to exempt garden homes between 32 and 45sq m from planning permission

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

'Every Tom, Dick, and Harry' from Cork City being sent to Glengarriff, claims councillor
'Every Tom, Dick, and Harry' from Cork City being sent to Glengarriff, claims councillor
Councillors heard locals were afraid to go for walks in the evening due to antisocial behaviour from residents of the emergency accommodation centre in the West Cork village

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Modular homes: Government drops plans to cap rental income on back-garden units
Modular homes: Government drops plans to cap rental income on back-garden units
Move comes amid a warning that the measure could lead to a proliferation of 'poor quality, very expensive' rental units

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Limerick councillors vote to stop development of 500 modular homes in Boro Park
Limerick councillors vote to stop development of 500 modular homes in Boro Park
Unanimous vote on emergency motion to ditch Mayor John Moran's Janesboro Park plan

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

People building modular homes in back gardens will be able to rent them on private market
People building modular homes in back gardens will be able to rent them on private market
Micheál Martin said he didn't think people 'would build something costing up to €80,000 if it was only to be used for a son or a daughter who might leave after two or three years'

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

How the war in Iran is driving up the cost of building Irish homes
How the war in Iran is driving up the cost of building Irish homes
Construction chief Andrew Brownlee warns that a lack of planning permissions and serviceable land could lead to a massive housing shortage by 2028

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

More derelict site levies written off than paid as Cork City Council waives €3.7m
More derelict site levies written off than paid as Cork City Council waives €3.7m
From 2016 to 2025, almost €12m in levies was invoiced by the council, across 651 sites and of these, just €3.25m, has been paid by the owners

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Students sitting in amphitheater
Representatives of national students’ union not invited to accommodation strategy launch
Unveiled last month by the Department of Further and Higher Education, it aims to develop 42,000 student beds by 2035

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Building stock
Property price rises slow but Middle East conflict could spark higher inflation, expert warns
'Surge in oil prices could drive building materials inflation even higher and, in turn, further push up house building costs — as well as Irish house prices', mortgage adviser says

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Cork City Council identifies 670 acres for housing expansion
Cork City Council identifies 670 acres for housing expansion
Focus is understood to be on lands bordering the proposed Northern Distributor Road, particularly on the northside of the city

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

A massive building under construction in NYC
Ireland has a planning system, but it's not plan-led
To understand how a genuinely plan-led system operates in practice, we need to look at the very clear planning guidelines in New York and Germany

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Young Couple Arguing and Fighting. Domestic Violence Scene of Emotional abuse, Stressed Woman and aggressive Man Having Almost V
Ireland’s housing crisis traps many women in abusive situations, UN hears
The National Women’s Council of Ireland said: 'The absence of sustainable, long-term accommodation options limits victims’ ability to leave abusive situations safely'

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Audit finds Cork council bought 15 homes for 'significantly' more than their guideline price
Audit finds Cork council bought 15 homes for 'significantly' more than their guideline price
Cork City Council’s chief executive said it was necessary to rescue the site from dereliction and anti-social behaviour

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Irish migration
Average cost rises to €99 per night to accommodate asylum seekers despite drop in applicants
The report by the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service suggested that medium-term savings could be achieved through faster processing and improved capacity for dealing with appeals

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Housing market
House price inflation at lowest rate in over two years
Annual asking price inflation is now running at 4.7% nationwide

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Housing 'affordability' means different things in rental debate
Housing 'affordability' means different things in rental debate
If the public lose confidence in ‘supply side’ responses, it seems likely they will instead focus on the demand side, ie immigration

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

No written records between RTB and minister over mass eviction in Wexford, admits department
No written records between RTB and minister over mass eviction in Wexford, admits department
The Social Democrats claim the lack of correspondence indicates James Browne did not take the matter 'seriously'

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Council probe balcony safety after children's fall in Waterford
Council probe balcony safety after children's fall in Waterford
A report into the condition and safety of all balconies at Mount Suir Manor in Waterford City is expected in two weeks

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Cork council to create ‘step down’ housing projects for elderly and infirm residents
Cork council to create ‘step down’ housing projects for elderly and infirm residents
As well as building social housing to keep the elderly in the community, it would also free up larger houses for young families

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

A new wooden modular prefabricated house inside in manufacturing facility
Plan to exempt modular homes from planning permission delayed
Believed potential row has been brewing between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil about plans to include the structures in rent-a-room scheme

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

the notice of eviction of tenants hangs on the door of the house
Labour introduces bill seeking to reinstate ban on no-fault evictions
'Homelessness is continuing to rise and now renters are facing an even greater minefield when it comes to their real rights under the new rental legislation'

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Unrecognizable couple arriving at the accommodation with their suitcases
Number of nights spent in short-term lets in Ireland breaks record in 2025
The figures, based on reservations made by holidaymakers through Airbnb, Booking and Expedia, have increased by almost two million since 2023

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Limerick to get largest student accommodation development outside of Dublin
Limerick to get largest student accommodation development outside of Dublin
The project will be developed on land fronting Groody Road and Dublin Road, and the buildings will tower up between five and eight storeys

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Cork City needs close to 21,000 houses built by 2030 to meet targets
Cork City needs close to 21,000 houses built by 2030 to meet targets
Cork City Council chief executive Valerie O’Sullivan confirmed in a report that the local authority intends to zone a further 250-280ha of land for residential development

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

A new wooden modular prefabricated house inside in manufacturing facility
Rent-a-room scheme extension to garden modular cabins criticised
The plan would see households permitted to build small cabins, of up to 45sq m in size, at the rear of their properties

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Happy family on train station
Simon Communities calls for six-month limit on families in emergency accommodation
'HAP base rates must be uplifted to reflect current market rents,' the charity has told the Department of Housing in its submission to the Government

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

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