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Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Eowyn

Around 156,500 properties across the island of Ireland remain without power following Storm Eowyn. Efforts to repair the damaged network continue into a sixth day, with 133,000 premises in the Republic of Ireland and 23,500 in Northern Ireland still ...

29 Jan 2025 at 17:57

National News

'A real big step' - €55m fund announced to help businesses move away from fossil fuels

The Tánaiste has said that a €55 million green fund to help businesses move away from fossil fuels will help combat climate change. The business package is to encourage firms to move towards more sustainable alternatives. Minister for Enterprise ...

17 Jun 2022 at 10:51

National News

‘It’s a Dublin bubble issue’: Fianna Fail defends decriminalisation proposals

Fianna Fail has defended its proposal to decriminalise the possession of cannabis as Labour accused the party of being “all over the shop” on the issue. Minister of State James Browne, Jim O’Callaghan and Fiona O’Loughlin launched Fianna Fail ...

15 Nov 2024 at 14:32

National News

More than 3,000 to become Irish citizens in Killarney ceremonies

Approximately 3,500 people will become Irish citizens following ceremonies in Killarney, Co Kerry, on Monday and Tuesday. In four ceremonies at the Inec Arena, applicants from more than 130 countries will receive their certificates of ...

05 Dec 2022 at 01:01

National News

Government misses target on new-build social homes by more than 1,400

The Government fell short of its target on new-build social homes last year by more than 1,400. Statistics released by the Department of Housing on Wednesday shows that 10,595 social homes were added to the stock in 2024 by local ...

23 Apr 2025 at 14:29

National News

New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

Housing Minister James Browne has appeared to roll back on a party commitment to end homelessness by 2030. Mr Browne’s predecessor and Fianna Fail colleague, Darragh O’Brien, set an ambition to eradicate homelessness through the ...

28 Feb 2025 at 13:09

National News

Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

The Minister for Housing has refused to set out the Government’s social housing targets for the year ahead, saying he did not want to get into “guessing numbers”. James Browne said he did not want to get into predictions or ...

31 Mar 2025 at 14:10

National News

Reforms will take years to dampen rent increases, report states

It is expected to take up to four years for rental sector reforms measures to begin to drive increased supply and dampen rising rents, according to a policy review. Housing Minister James Browne said that rents in Ireland ...

10 Jun 2025 at 17:25

Paul Reid to be paid 50,000 euros to chair overhauled planning body

National News

Paul Reid to be paid 50,000 euro to chair overhauled planning body

Former HSE chief Paul Reid is to be paid a 50,000 euro salary to chair the State’s overhauled planning authority, the Housing Minister said. The establishment of the new planning body was one of three housing proposals ...

17 Jun 2025 at 18:05

National News

Rent pressure zone extension signed into law

Rent pressure zones have been extended nationwide following the signing of emergency legislation into law by President Michael D Higgins. The system, which caps rent increases at the rate of inflation or 2%, whichever ...

19 Jun 2025 at 17:25

National News

‘You mislead people, you burn’ – housing minister defends rent controls

The housing minister has accused the Opposition of whipping up “false anger” over his housing proposals during a Dail debate on extending rent controls nationwide. While warning opposition politicians of the dangers ...

18 Jun 2025 at 19:01

National News

Three housing proposals, including RPZ extension, to go to Cabinet

Three housing proposals, including draft laws to extend rent controls nationwide, are to go to Cabinet on Tuesday. The Government had flagged that emergency legislation would be brought forward this week to quickly ...

17 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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