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

Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf has cast doubt on Government proposals that would allow developers to invest less money and borrow more from banks to increase building supply. Mr Makhlouf said that banks are “well capitalised” and ...

24 Mar 2025 at 16:03

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 Housing For All ...

28 Feb 2025 at 13:09

National News

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

National News

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 levels of ...

25 Nov 2024 at 16:05

National News

Taoiseach Simon Harris confronted over homelessness while on election 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

National News

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 Housing Minister James Browne appeared ...

28 Feb 2025 at 14:46

Local News

Labour pledges 700 new homes in Limerick by 2017

EDUCATION Minister Jan O’Sullivan has said Limerick will get 700 homes as part of a €57m investment if Labour returns to power. But Sinn Fein general election candidate Cllr Maurice Quinlivan says the party “cannot be trusted ...

15 Feb 2016 at 14:00

National News

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

The Government has been accused of a “two-fingered salute” to an entire generation after it shared advice to adults on how to cope with moving back into the family home. Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty said the ...

09 Dec 2025 at 15:56

National News

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 ...

27 Jun 2024 at 17:29

National News

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

There were just over 9,000 social homes built in Ireland last year, as the opposition accused the Government of missing a housing target. Housing Minister James Browne told the Dail on Thursday that 9,089 new social ...

05 Mar 2026 at 12:45

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