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Clampdown on way over possible exploitation of social housing policies in Kilkenny

At least fifteen repossession cases are currently before the court relating to people living in council houses in Kilkenny who the local authority claim are not legitimate tenants. In one of these cases it is alleged by the local authority that the ...

06 Jul 2023 at 11:33

Ireland

Government has shelved comprehensive plan for housing, says union chief

A leading trade unionist has accused the Government of shelving the comprehensive Housing Commission report, claiming that the group has been “disbanded”. Organisations from different sectors, representing housing groups, trade unions, and ...

10 Oct 2024 at 14:31

Ireland

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

Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty has accused the Tanaiste of being “completely dishonest” over the Government’s housing policy, after they went head to head in the Dail. The Ceann Comhairle threatened to suspend the Dail, as Sinn Fein TDs and ...

27 Jun 2024 at 17:29

Ireland

Simon Harris confronted over homelessness while on Dublin canvass

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said “housing is a massive priority” after being told he should be “ashamed” at the number of children who are homeless during a Dublin canvass. Mr Harris spoke to the media ahead of canvassing in Capel ...

14 Nov 2024 at 15:47

Ireland

Handing housing portfolio back to Fianna Fail would be a ‘catastrophe’ – SF

Sinn Fein’s housing spokesman has claimed that handing the housing portfolio to Fianna Fail for another five years would be a “catastrophe”. Eoin O Broin has accused Fianna Fail of overseeing record house prices, rents and ...

25 Nov 2024 at 16:05

Government 1.5 million housebuilding target would only ‘dent’ need, says Rayner

The Government’s target for 1.5million new homes would only leave “a dent” in the country’s housing need, Angela Rayner has said. The Deputy Prime Minster told a committee of MPs that they are “achievable targets” that ...

07 Jan 2025 at 17:05

Tenants being evicted before new rental laws come in, warns former Labour leader

Renters are facing eviction from their homes while new protections are being debated in Parliament, according to a former Labour leader. Jeremy Corbyn, Independent MP for Islington North, said property owners are ...

14 Jan 2025 at 17:46

Reforms to renters’ rights move a step closer to becoming law

Rental reforms have moved closer to becoming law after they were supported by MPs, amid warnings that landlords are evicting tenants before the changes can take effect. The Renters’ Rights Bill seeks to ...

14 Jan 2025 at 19:54

Local News

Call for housing swap policy in Leitrim to be reviewed

A motion to allow voluntary house swaps within Council housing will be forwarded to the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) for review. Cllr Brendan Barry proposed the motion at a meeting of Ballinamore ...

29 Jan 2025 at 10:33

Ireland

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 ...

28 Feb 2025 at 13:09

Ireland

Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

The number of people in emergency homeless accommodation across Ireland has increased to a record-high of 15,286, according to the latest Government figures. The unwelcome statistic came as ...

28 Feb 2025 at 14:46

MPs call for urgent action to end child deaths linked to temporary accommodation

Councils must be required to regularly inspect temporary accommodation for homeless families to prevent dangerous conditions contributing to more than one child death a month, MPs have ...

03 Apr 2025 at 00:01

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