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<p>Former president Mary McAleese said: 'There is real suffering in the lives of thousands of children, and we have the ending of it in our gift.' Photo: Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA</p>

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'There should be no child without a home': Charities seek clarity from Government's housing plan

Focus Ireland received the support of former president Mary McAleese and Miss Ireland contestant Katie Wallace for its campaign to end child homelessness

<p>The overall target for the plan is to deliver 303,000 new homes by the end of 2030, an average of 50,500 per year. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

politics

New housing plan aims to deliver more than 300,000 homes by 2030

<p>On November 1, there were a total of just 1,901 homes for rent countrywide, down 21% on the same date a year previously and less than half (44%) of the 2015-2019 average.</p>

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Homes available to rent have halved compared to pre-covid levels, new research shows

Apprehension grows in Fianna Fáil ahead of Government housing plan launch

politics

Apprehension grows in Fianna Fáil ahead of Government housing plan launch

Housing stock

companies

Four in 10 businesses have lost recruits due to a lack of suitable housing

Loading platform made of scaffold system on housing development construction site

economy

Homebuilding activity falls to weakest level since June

Cork housing scheme gets go-ahead on condition homes are sold to individuals and not bulk buyers

Cork housing scheme gets go-ahead on condition homes are sold to individuals and not bulk buyers

Cork County Council has approved 102 new homes in Mallow if the developer agrees to sell the units to 'individual purchasers, ie those not being a corporate entity'

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

James Browne comments

James Browne’s pledge to solve housing crisis in four years may come back to bite him

With trust already damaged by the gulf between targets and delivery, housing minister's confident declaration risks putting a political millstone around the Government's neck

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Social housing target increased to 12,000 units per year as part of new plan

Social housing target increased to 12,000 units per year as part of new plan

New policies 'will be much more radical than people expect' and will be informed by next month's accelerating infrastructure taskforce report

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Mick Clifford: New chapter in the extraordinary tale of Celtic Tiger developer Paddy Byrne

Mick Clifford: New chapter in the extraordinary tale of Celtic Tiger developer Paddy Byrne

The developer is back in the news, this time in dispute with a county council over the building of modular homes on a site which has never received full planning permission

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Shadow Of Mother Holding Baby On Wall

Homeless mums fear their babies will be taken into care

The 'Irish Examiner' spoke with one mother who has received notice of a court hearing to remove her child into the care of the State

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil must reconnect with young people and take a lead on Irish unity

Billy Kelleher says Fianna Fáil must reconnect with young people and take a lead on Irish unity

Cork MEP says the party must rebuild its support among working class and marginalised people, 'rip up the rule book' on housing, and prepare to take the lead on preparations for a United Ireland

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

James Browne comments

Significant aspects of Government's revised housing plan have already been revealed, sources say

However, it is expected the new plan will have a significant focus on homelessness

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

James Browne comments

Minister claims he can end housing crisis in four years

It comes after a Department of Finance document says that the housing crisis will persist until 2040

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Tenancy Agreement

More than 40% of tenants in Cork at risk of poverty after paying rent, study reveals

Risk of poverty once rent is paid rises to 57% for those receiving Housing Assistance Payment

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

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Surge in Local Property Tax filings as deadline nears

Homeowners must provide fresh valuations, which will be used to calculate the annual amount to be paid for the next four years

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Developer claims apartments must make up half of new developments to meet housing targets

Developer claims apartments must make up half of new developments to meet housing targets

The chief executive of homebuilder Glenveigh, Stephen Garvey, said there should be a standardisation of housing regulations across all 31 local authorities

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Uisce Éireann to take over wastewater facilities from developers in minister's plan

Uisce Éireann to take over wastewater facilities from developers in minister's plan

Housing minister James Browne has said that he is determined to 'unlock problematic water services infrastructure that is constraining the delivery of homes people need built'

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Is it really possible to reform judicial reviews of planning?

Is it really possible to reform judicial reviews of planning?

Bringing decisions back onto the Cabinet table and reforming our important but outdated system of judicial review could help break the housing deadlock, writes David Gwynn Morgan, emeritus professor of law at UCC

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Micheál Martin says house building in Ireland is hampered by 'gold-plating' of EU rules

Taoiseach says 'going beyond what is required' is slowing down delivery of housing and other big projects in Ireland

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Architectural photography

Government to consider legislation to empower Cabinet to fast-track major infrastructure projects

This could include measures that 'circumvent' issues such as judicial reviews, the Taoiseach has said

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Colin Sheridan: Ireland is moving so fast, it's forgotten its people

Colin Sheridan: Ireland is moving so fast, it's forgotten its people

We are a rich country masquerading as a poor one, run by people terrified of annoying people even richer

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

New record as 16,614 people, including 5,238 children, homeless in Ireland

New record as 16,614 people, including 5,238 children, homeless in Ireland

New figures from the Department of Housing show there 11,376 adults in emergency accommodation at the end of September

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Rental market

Renters facing eviction ahead of new legislation

Tenants claim they are having to leave their homes because investment funds want new tenants to whom they can charge higher rates

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Major BusConnects expansion to deliver 53% more Cork bus services and two 24-hour routes

Major BusConnects expansion to deliver 53% more Cork bus services and two 24-hour routes

Cabinet will today consider the €1bn BusConnects Cork plan, including 24-hour routes, 90km of new bus lanes, and expanded cycling infrastructure

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

FRANCE-DIGITAL-CLOUD

Irish people surveyed want data centres to be powered completely by renewable energy

Some 40% recognise that data centres account for a large share of national energy consumption — more than a fifth of Ireland's metered electricity

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Rising number of pets handed into rescue centres by people on Cork's housing waiting list

Rising number of pets handed into rescue centres by people on Cork's housing waiting list

Pets are being surrendered because the housing list applicants are not allowed to keep them

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

S Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

There are challenges with the international protection system. However, people with warped agendas are not truly interested in discussing immigration properly, writes Mick Clifford

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Plans revealed for new 16-storey apartment block near Cork’s Elysian Tower

Plans revealed for new 16-storey apartment block near Cork’s Elysian Tower

Virtual images reveal a striking 16-storey apartment block proposed for Cork’s Anglesea Terrace, part of a major city housing partnership

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Average first-time buyer mortgage up nearly €25,000 in the last year

Average first-time buyer mortgage up nearly €25,000 in the last year

During the third quarter, there were 12,750 mortgages drawn down worth a combined €3,974bn

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

New homes under construction.

Housing completions up just 4% between July and September

Apartment completions were up 30%

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Sherry Fitzgerald owner acquires commercial property advisory firm Knight Frank Ireland

Sherry Fitzgerald owner acquires commercial property advisory firm Knight Frank Ireland

The takeover is still subject to regulatory approval

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Typical UK terraced housing street derelict

11,000 vacant and derelict properties 'have been identified for compulsory purchase'

TDs and senators ask Oireachtas housing committee if there is 'too much carrot and too little stick' in reversing dereliction and vacancy

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Kerry County Council engaging with management firm in wake of Killarney eviction notices

Kerry County Council engaging with management firm in wake of Killarney eviction notices

Housing director tells Kerry County Council members cost-rental and tenant-in-situ schemes are being looked at

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Housing Committee to hear that just over a quarter of approved vacant property grants are issued

Housing Committee to hear that just over a quarter of approved vacant property grants are issued

Also, derelict housing campaigner Dr Frank O’Connor is set to tell the committee that dereliction amounts to 'a social crime'

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Handsome young man moving into his new home

Too many renters in Ireland have zero legal protections

People who live in digs, spare rooms, sheds or sublets fall outside every legal protection available to tenants — and they are nothing more than a cash cow to policymakers

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Councils ‘too slow’ to take action on derelict sites

Councils ‘too slow’ to take action on derelict sites

Junior minister warns local authorities that 'inconsistency' in tackling vacancy and dereliction is 'undermining national efforts'

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

14 Killarney families given eviction notices as overseas investor plans sale of homes

14 Killarney families given eviction notices as overseas investor plans sale of homes

Fourteen families from Ireland and abroad are facing eviction from a Killarney estate owned by a Cypriot investment firm — their futures now uncertain

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Barcelona municipality condemns the act of spraying tourists with water guns

EU to propose short-term rental rules to tackle ‘social crisis’ in housing

Bloc’s first affordable housing plan to cover issues such as tenants’ rights, property speculation and tourist lets

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

We're going to war on dereliction — but not yet

We're going to war on dereliction — but not yet

A small but radical transfer of responsibility might give the derelict property tax a real impact, but it's taking too long, write Jude Sherry and Frank O'Connor of #DerelictIreland

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Mortgage approvals

Two thirds of homebuyers on shared equity scheme use second State program to complete sale

KPMG found the First Home Scheme needed to be monitored to ensure it was not contributing to inflation

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Landlords will have to reveal how much rent they charge tenants

Landlords will have to reveal how much rent they charge tenants

Landlords will have to publicly disclose rent prices under new Government laws aimed at improving transparency and compliance

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Housing Leeds

Ireland in a ‘race to the bottom’ on apartment standards, warns UCD housing expert

UCD architect Orla Hegarty warns that Ireland’s drive to boost apartment supply risks sacrificing quality, affordability, and livable communities

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Families face eviction after investment fund opts to sell off Killarney homes

Families face eviction after investment fund opts to sell off Killarney homes

Thirteen children of the families affected attend the Scoil Bhríde Loreto National School

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

'Excessive' frequency of judicial reviews blocking delivery of housing infrastructure, says Taoiseach

'Excessive' frequency of judicial reviews blocking delivery of housing infrastructure, says Taoiseach

'The frequency of judicial reviews is excessive right now', Micheál Martin said

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election

Jim Gavin tenant row shows a generational divide

The substance of the allegations against Jim Gavin deserve scrutiny because this issue is familiar to so many people

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Budget 2026: New measures will provide certainty for housing investors, construction body says

Budget 2026: New measures will provide certainty for housing investors, construction body says

Vat on sale of completed apartments to drop from 13.5% to 9% from Tuesday night and corporation tax reduction among measures to stimulate housing construction

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

7% of renters claiming tax credit earn over €100,000, report finds

A Department of Finance review says extending the renters’ tax credit could disproportionately benefit high earners and fail to address housing supply

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Budget 2026: Here's what's expected as talks set to go down to the wire

Budget 2026: Here's what's expected as talks set to go down to the wire

Paul Hosford and Louise Burne break down what we are likely to see on Tuesday across each of 12 government departments

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election

Presidential election: Jim Gavin fails to answer questions about failure to register apartment

'I didn’t register it, yeah,' Mr Gavin said. He was also asked about reports that a former tenant of the rental property was not reimbursed rent he had overpaid

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025