Person: Minister of State for Housing

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Offshore wind projects to be part of marine activity zones strategy

"Strategic marine activity zones" may be designated in coastal and offshore waters as part of the Government's new approach to marine planning.

People denied their basic rights

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Govt to appoint Penrose replacement

Vital post still not filled

Parish pump politics alive and well

Penrose resignation - Honeymoon is well and truly over

100,000 seeking social housing

THE number of people seeking to be housed by the state has significantly increased, according to the Minister of State for Housing, Willie Penrose.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2011

Simon Community braced for further demand after Budget cuts

The Simon Community is bracing itself for greater numbers turning to its services next year.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2009

‘Challenging year’ sees 13% rise in homeless seeking help

A “VERY challenging year” has seen a 13% jump in the amount of people getting help from homeless charity Focus Ireland.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2008

Students face substandard housing over shortage

THIRD-level students could be forced to live in substandard accommodation due to a shortage of affordable housing and the end of special tax breaks, it was revealed.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2008

Builders demand minister proves cartel claims

CONSTRUCTION bosses are looking for an urgent meeting with a minister who alleged that a cartel of big builders in Dublin is suppressing housing output.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2008

No Govt plan to outlaw loan-shark rates

The Government has no immediate plans to outlaw exorbitant interest rates charged by loan sharks, the Dáil heard today.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2006

Property speculators should be taxed out of existence to keep prices down, warns Ahern

PROPERTY speculators trying to make a fast buck in the Irish housing market would be better off dealing in oil and cocoa beans from now on, the Minister of State for Housing said last night.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2006

€25m housing scheme to be unveiled

A flagship €25m housing scheme which aims to improve community living in Dublin is being officially unveiled today by Minister of State for Housing, Noel Ahern.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

Disabled people’s grants may be means tested

DISABLED people may have to undergo a means test to qualify for house improvement grants.

Wed, 07 Apr, 2004