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Fianna Fáil ‘made a difference’ in housing, Taoiseach says

Fianna Fáil ‘made a difference’ in housing, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin said his party had historically made ‘very significant achievements’ in housing.

More than 9,000 new social homes built last year, Housing Minister says

More than 9,000 new social homes built last year, Housing Minister says

But Labour housing spokesman Conor Sheehan said the 9,089 figure was ‘beneath the target’ set by the government.

Short-term let rules ‘pointless’ without real enforcement - Green Party

Short-term let rules ‘pointless’ without real enforcement - Green Party

The Party expressed disappointment at the decision to introduce restrictions for areas with a population of 20,000 people, rather than 10,000 as originally proposed.

Government accused of ‘two-fingered salute’ over youth housing video

Government accused of ‘two-fingered salute’ over youth housing video

Central Bank governor casts doubt on easing lending rules to build more homes

Central Bank governor casts doubt on easing lending rules to build more homes

Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

Simon Harris confronted over homelessness while on Dublin canvass

Simon Harris confronted over homelessness while on Dublin canvass

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

The Fine Gael leader said the cost of living was the number one issue being raised with him so far during the campaign.

Pearse Doherty accuses Tánaiste of ‘dishonesty’ over Government’s housing policy

Pearse Doherty accuses Tánaiste of ‘dishonesty’ over Government’s housing policy

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

The Ceann Comhairle threatened to suspend the Dáil as Sinn Féin TDs and Micheál Martin disagreed with a Government housing scheme