According to the Ireland Liveability Index, Co Waterford is the best county to live in

Election expenses are reimbursed to a candidate at a presidential election who is elected or, if not elected, the total of their votes exceeds one quarter of the quota.

Casey said the development comes at a pivotal time, as the Government faces increasing pressure to tackle the national housing crisis, particularly in Donegal

An Coimisiún Pleanála rejected the joint application by developers, Kelland Homes and Durkan Estates, to construct 655 new housing units on a 18.3-hectare site between Saggart and Citywest.

Department of Housing figures published on Friday showed the number of people using emergency accommodation rose to 15,915 last month.

It comes just days after an even larger apartment complex in a separate part of the Bessborough grounds in Cork was refused planning.

Ciara O’Reilly, 48, had gone on a TV3 show, 'Evicted at Christmas', which highlighted her case as well as a number of others facing eviction

Opposition parties came out on Friday afternoon to criticise the government’s record on homelessness.

It brings to over 15,000 the number of homes built so far this year – which is half of last year’s total.

One commentator said said the increase in housing completions was encouraging, but were still nowhere near where they need to be

An Coimisiún Pleanála rejected an application for permission to construct 241 houses and 409 apartments on the outskirts of Bray

A number of people are allegedly in illegal occupation of three buildings in Dublin owned by the Peter McVerry Trust

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the review is significant in addressing Ireland’s infrastructure needs.

Department of Housing figures indicate that the total number of housing commencements to date for this year was 6,325 as compared to 34,581 by June of last year.

The quarterly report shows that just 32 properties were available to rent within the HAP scheme.

Property prices in Dublin rose by 6.9% in May, while those outside the capital jumped 8.7%

It follows rumours the homes in Coolock are to be used for asylum seekers

Market rent resets will undermine the Government’s own security of tenure proposals, a housing charity has said.

Housing Minister James Browne said a lot of tough decisions will be made as part of Budget 2026.

The Cabinet signed off on new guidelines for apartment building brought by Minister James Browne on Tuesday.

The new guidelines reduce the minimum size of studio apartments from 37 square metres to 32 square metres.

The Housing Minister said he wants to clear away red tape and address ‘viability issues’, which he blames on causing delays in the housing system.

Asking prices for houses nationwide went up by 7% over the year, according to new analysis.

The Housing Minister is bringing proposed changes to apartment building guidelines that will, among other things, reduce the minimum size of units.

The Government has proposed regular publication of data on the performance of councils in constructing social housing on local authority land

Mr Ó Broin made the comments as it was confirmed that homeless figures have once again risen to record levels, with 15,747 people now in emergency accommodation

Figures released on Friday show that homelessness reached another record high.

Homelessness has reached another record high with the data showing 15,747 people now in emergency accommodation.

The number of mortgages approved in May rose by over 10% compared to last year.

Children’s Ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon wants the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child incorporated into Irish law.

Simon Harris also said every part of the state needs to treat the housing crisis as an emergency.

The current rate of inflation in the market is the highest seen in the 10 years since mortgage market rules were introduced.

The typical listed price nationwide in the second quarter of the year was €357,851, 12.3 per cent higher than a year previously

Number 15 Park Place is now a protected structure recognised by Dublin City Council.

The development at Clongriffin will be the biggest single State housing project in decades.

Rent pressure zones have been extended nationwide following the signing of emergency legislation into law by President Michael D Higgins.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown remained the most expensive local authority area in the Republic

Simon Harris said a circular is to be issued to local authorities encouraging them to allocate homes they own.

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James Browne said he was committed to enacting a ‘step change’ in his department.

James Browne accused the Opposition of whipping up ‘false anger’ over his rental proposals.

Five opposition politicians addressed hundreds who gathered outside Leinster House on Tuesday

Three major housing proposals, including the extension of rent controls nationwide, were approved by Cabinet.