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<p dir="ltr">The European Commission’s Country Report describes our economy as 'robust', but still held back by 'persistent structural barriers' to infrastructure delivery. </p>

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How Ireland became a wealthy country that can’t build the basics

Despite record surpluses, Ireland’s reactive planning culture continues to undermine housing delivery, infrastructure investment and long-term climate resilience

Paul Hosford: Why Irish opinion polls rarely decide who actually wins elections

<p>President of the SCSI Gerard O'Toole said constrained supply continues to drive house price growth and mounting affordability pressures for home buyers and renters.</p>

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Majority of estate agents expect more landlords to leave the market

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New rent laws will increase rents and evictions and fail to improve housing conditions for tenants, report says

Limerick Chamber raises concerns over fall in housing completions

economy

Limerick Chamber raises concerns over fall in housing completions

New homes under construction.

politics

More judges needed to help cut red tape in planning cases, minister told

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford

Taoiseach concedes housing shortfall but insists 50,000 homes a year is achievable

The Taoiseach said stronger investment conditions could drive housing supply higher, while confirming a St Patrick’s Day White House visit

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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Rent reform: Tenants and landlords alike are let down by new residential tenancies bill

Labour's housing spokesman says the the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 will spook small landlords into leaving the market, while failing to protect tenants

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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Almost 17,000 people were homeless in Ireland over Christmas

Figures released by the Department of Housing show 11,546 adults and 5,188 children were homeless in December

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

'They’re being let down': Elderly and vulnerable people in Cork facility left without heating

'They’re being let down': Elderly and vulnerable people in Cork facility left without heating

It is understood that, over the last few weeks, the complex has been coping with low water pressure, leaving some residents in upper apartments without heating or hot water

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

New homes under construction.

Figures show Government faces its 'ultimate housing test' this year, experts say

'If we don’t see an improvement in the first half of 2026, then it’s certain that 2026 will be another year of missed Government targets.'

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Limerick mayor to fund review examining why housing is 'so far below' county's needs

Limerick mayor to fund review examining why housing is 'so far below' county's needs

'Overall, the total completions across the city and county during the first three years of the [Development] Plan are less than one year’s housing target. That legacy is why we now face such severe pressure.'

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

New home completions hit highest level since 2011 despite missing 2025 target

New home completions hit highest level since 2011 despite missing 2025 target

Apartment construction drove a sharp rise in housing output last year, though completions still fell short of Government targets

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

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'Acceleration' of homebuilding in 2025 leads to just under 28,000 under construction last month

However, the Government’s target of 300,000 new homes by 2030 is still a way off

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

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Value of average mortgage up more than €21,000 in a year

The data shows first-time buyers are borrowing nearly €320,000 just to afford a home

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Tenancy Agreement

Housing minister admits some rents will rise under new legislation

While new bill offers fixed tenures to new tenancies, it also allows landlords reset rents to market rates where a renter leaves of their own volition

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Call for emergency co-ordinators to have adequate records of people with disabilities ahead of storms

Call for emergency co-ordinators to have adequate records of people with disabilities ahead of storms

The Oireachtas climate committee's series of proposals were issued as the country was battered by Storm Chandra

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Property To Let, London.

Number of tenants claiming tax credit down almost 50% in a year

It was suggested to the Dáil that it could be an 'obligatory part of a new tenancy contract' that information on the tax credit is provided to tenants when new rental rules come into effect on March 1

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

House hunting? Casting for new Irish property series now open

House hunting? Casting for new Irish property series now open

If you're flummoxed by freeholds or muddled by mortgage terms then Help Me Buy A Home might be able to help — here's how to apply...

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

House prices

Just 207 homes rented under Fair Deal scheme despite promises to free up thousands

Reforms meant to unlock vacant Fair Deal homes for renters have delivered only a fraction of what ministers promised

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Banks call for more financial integration during Ireland's EU presidency

Banks call for more financial integration during Ireland's EU presidency

Banking and Payments Federation Ireland says the Government’s presidency offers the opportunity to drive progress

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Builder Fitting Insulation Boards Into Roof Of New Home

Over 3,000 vacant homes brought back into use during 2025

16,607 applications have been received since 2022. Of them, 12,096 refurbishments have been approved and 4,514 grants paid out

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Population collapse threatens future of GAA clubs across Iveragh and rural Kerry

Population collapse threatens future of GAA clubs across Iveragh and rural Kerry

Council members warn planning restrictions and infrastructure gaps are hollowing out rural Kerry communities and threatening schools and GAA clubs

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Mairead Ronan's housing redesign on hold after local objections

Mairead Ronan's housing redesign on hold after local objections

Former Today FM presenter, Mairead Ronan, has had to put plans for a Dermot-Bannon designed refurbishment and extension of her holiday home in Waterford on hold following objections from several local residents including two of her neighbours.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Work begins on 119-unit Douglas scheme on one of Cork City's last greenfield sites

Work begins on 119-unit Douglas scheme on one of Cork City's last greenfield sites

119-unit South Douglas Rd scheme is being spearheaded by O’Callaghan Properties, in a joint venture with the Whitaker family

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Housing Infrastructure

Government to appoint housing tsar within eight weeks, says minister

Government formally advertised for the position in October, offering a salary of €217,000

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Tenancy Agreement

Opposition criticises 'terrible' pace of new rental legislation

'This government is so slow that it has to be deliberate', said Labour TD Conor Sheehan

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Cork County Council to 'ramp-up' building of social and affordable homes this year

Cork County Council to 'ramp-up' building of social and affordable homes this year

Council aims to build at least 697 social houses all over the county in 2026, with nearly every town and village in the mix

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Government to pitch for housing investment at international property event

An estimated €20bn per year in development finance is required to deliver at least 300,000 new homes by 2030

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Building stock

Housing commencements record significant fall to just over 16,400 in 2025

However, there was some positive news as there was an increase in new orders and jobs across the construction sector

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

'They look at colour': Lone-parent migrant families face racism in rental market, new report finds

'They look at colour': Lone-parent migrant families face racism in rental market, new report finds

ActionAid Ireland said families told to leave direct provision given 'no workable path to a safe, stable home'

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Cork City social housing projects to deliver more than 800 social or affordable homes

Cork City social housing projects to deliver more than 800 social or affordable homes

Two developments consist of the 217-unit Railyard Apartments scheme on the old Carey’s Tool Hire and Sextant site in the city centre, and the 606-unit Creamfields development on the old Kinsale Road

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Senior Department of Housing officials approved controversial ‘Moving in with Family’ video

Senior Department of Housing officials approved controversial ‘Moving in with Family’ video

Internal emails show that the script for the video was prepared by SpunOut and the Housing Agency, a statutory body under the aegis of the department

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Tenancy Agreement

Government urged to apply 'rent brake' to protect tenants from large rent hikes under new law

New legislation will mean that, from March, when a tenant leaves a property, the landlord can set rent for new tenants at the market rate, instead of the current 2%

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development

IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development

The 41-hectare Kilbarry site has been rezoned for housing and could deliver a major new community by 2027

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

MyHome report: Homes being ‘snapped up’ at 7.4% above asking price

MyHome report: Homes being ‘snapped up’ at 7.4% above asking price

Prices are rising, albeit more slowly, but asking price inflation stood at 5.4% in the last quarter of 2025

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

The modern neighborhood Jatkasaari of Helsinki, Finland.

To plan properly for the next four decades, we should copy Finland

The Future Forty plan is a start, but it is based on incorrect assumptions

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

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Paul Hosford: As homelessness rises, thousands of Irish homes sit vacant on short-term letting sites

With homelessness at record levels, Ireland must confront the reality of thousands of homes lying empty for tourism profit

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

broken leaking copper water pipe

North Cork village faces housing growth with ‘nightmare’ water supply dating back 50 years

Residents warn new housing will worsen chronic water outages as Uisce Éireann says funding is unavailable for pipe replacement

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Up to 75% of short-term lets empty as homelessness nears 17,000, new figures show

Up to 75% of short-term lets empty as homelessness nears 17,000, new figures show

FOI documents show occupancy rates as low as 4% for short-term lets while homelessness figures continue to rise

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

New homes under construction.

Homes for sale ‘stuck’ at alarmingly low levels as Irish house prices rise again

New analysis shows severe shortages of homes for sale, driving rising prices and widening gaps between asking and sale values

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Resolving to improve our outlook

Irish Examiner view: Resolving to improve our outlook

If we are to tackle the challenges which face us, we must do so with the right attitude and focus

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Building stock

Is Kerry finally turning a corner on housing after years of under-delivery?

Affordable schemes, void turnarounds and policy shifts offer hope, but private housing and infrastructure gaps continue to hold Kerry back

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

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Gambling spend spikes as cost-of-living crisis pushes some consumers to bet

Experts warn financial strain and relentless advertising are driving a surge in gambling, raising fresh concerns about addiction and regulation

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Tánaiste urged to withdraw 'dishonest and dangerous' homelessness comments

Tánaiste urged to withdraw 'dishonest and dangerous' homelessness comments

Simon Harris suggested that a 'significant number' of people in emergency accommodation 'don’t have a housing right in Ireland'

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

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Ireland must boost births and welcome immigrants to sustain economy – NESC

National Economic and Social Council says 'Migration can only ever be a complement to, but cannot substitute for, domestic fertility or workforce participation strategies'

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

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Lack of expertise in local authorities is a problem for new housing plan

There's no evidence that the measures in the Government's new housing plan are sufficient to tackle what is now a full-blown crisis, writes Dr Anthony Leddin

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

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Government set to miss social housing targets despite 'strong growth'

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin said the minister for housing James Browne is 'asleep at the wheel'

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

ANNMAIRE DUFFY

Homelessness: Mother living in B&B with her family on housing list for 19 years

She has been left with no water for three months in their 'temporary accommodation' and at one stage there was one cooker between seven families because the other one was broken

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Row over Limerick plans to develop modular rental properties

Row over Limerick plans to develop modular rental properties

Projected 2,000 units in Limerick City slashed to 150 as Government downgrades plan and cuts staff provision from six to two

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025