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Government’s housing policies have left it ‘tied in regulatory knots’ – Browne

Government’s housing policies have left it ‘tied in regulatory knots’ – Browne

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

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.
Government looking at reducing minimum apartment size

Government looking at reducing minimum apartment size

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

The Housing Minister is bringing proposed changes to apartment building guidelines that will, among other things, reduce the minimum size of units.
Ireland's housing league table: Check if your area met target for new social homes

Ireland's housing league table: Check if your area met target for new social homes

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

The Government has proposed regular publication of data on the performance of councils in constructing social housing on local authority land
West Cork woman (88) faces looming prospect of homelessness

West Cork woman (88) faces looming prospect of homelessness

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Jennifer Marley, 88, has just weeks to find a home as calls grow for urgent action from Cork County Council
Rent pressure zone extension signed into law

Rent pressure zone extension signed into law

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Rent pressure zones have been extended nationwide following the signing of emergency legislation into law by President Michael D Higgins.
Housing target of 41,000 ‘not realistic’, Minister says

Housing target of 41,000 ‘not realistic’, Minister says

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

James Browne said he was committed to enacting a ‘step change’ in his department.
‘You mislead people, you burn’ – housing minister defends rent controls

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

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

James Browne accused the Opposition of whipping up ‘false anger’ over his rental proposals.
Paul Reid to be paid €50,000 to chair overhauled planning body

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

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Three major housing proposals, including the extension of rent controls nationwide, were approved by Cabinet.
Government approves extension of rent controls nationwide in a bid to 'protect renters'

Government approves extension of rent controls nationwide in a bid to 'protect renters'

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Housing Minister James Browne said: 'We are protecting renters, and I am moving swiftly on this'
Three housing proposals, including RPZ extension, to go to Cabinet

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

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Minister James Browne is to propose former HSE chief Paul Reid as the chairman of the new State planning authority.
Paul Reid named chair of restructured An Bord Pleanála

Paul Reid named chair of restructured An Bord Pleanála

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Former HSE chief Paul Reid is set to lead a new planning authority which seeks to replace An Bord Pleanála
Tánaiste defends ‘swift’ timeline for nationwide rent controls

Tánaiste defends ‘swift’ timeline for nationwide rent controls

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Simon Harris said that further housing proposals will be brought to Cabinet next week.
New rental rules: 45% of tenancies are with 'small landlords'

New rental rules: 45% of tenancies are with 'small landlords'

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

A small landlord can end tenancies via a ‘no-fault eviction’ in limited circumstances, such as economic hardship or to move a family member in.
Rents in Ireland are ‘way too high’, Housing Minister says

Rents in Ireland are ‘way too high’, Housing Minister says

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

James Browne said rents are ‘way too high’ as he unveiled a new package of rent controls.
Nationwide rent controls planned as Government looks at higher landlord fines

Nationwide rent controls planned as Government looks at higher landlord fines

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

James Browne said rents are ‘way too high’ in Ireland, but would not comment on when he expected them to fall.
Politics watch: Browne under fire over 'housing tsar' plan

Politics watch: Browne under fire over 'housing tsar' plan

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Suggested €430,000 salary for new housing chief ‘beggars belief’ – McDonald

Suggested €430,000 salary for new housing chief ‘beggars belief’ – McDonald

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

The Sinn Féin leader questioned the need for a ‘housing tsar’, suggesting the role was effectively an ‘expensive job share’ with the Housing minister.
Government misses target on new-build social homes by over 1,400

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

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Minister for Housing James Browne has pledged to publish quarterly performance reports from this year on.
‘Extremely unsettling’: Renters warn minister over plan to lift pressure zones

‘Extremely unsettling’: Renters warn minister over plan to lift pressure zones

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

The Taoiseach sent emails he received from his Cork South-Central constituents for the Housing Minister to examine.
Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

James Browne said he did not want to get into predictions or estimates, adding that he wants to ‘maximise’ the delivery of homes.
Minister criticised for saying Government ‘winning the battle’ on housing

Minister criticised for saying Government ‘winning the battle’ on housing

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

The Central Bank has projected that the Government will miss its own housing targets for the next three years, having also underdelivered in 2024.
Cross-border marine and coastal management projects receive €24m in funding

Cross-border marine and coastal management projects receive €24m in funding

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

The Peaceplus funding will contribute towards preserving coastal and natural resources.
Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

Homelessness hits record high as minister rolls back pledge

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Housing Minister James Browne appeared to roll back on a Government commitment to end homelessness by 2030.
New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

James Browne said he would not be putting a deadline on ending homelessness.
Construction of over 400 new homes begins in Clongriffin

Construction of over 400 new homes begins in Clongriffin

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

All apartments will be available as cost-rental and social homes, with the first units due to be delivered in early 2027
Total of €77m paid for close to 1,500 homes as part of vacant property grant

Total of €77m paid for close to 1,500 homes as part of vacant property grant

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

In Q4 2024, 541 grants were paid out, a significant increase from Q3 2024, where 336 grants paid out,
Government urged to consider vacant homes and above-shop properties in housing push

Government urged to consider vacant homes and above-shop properties in housing push

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

The Government has been urged to support the renovation of vacant homes and shop properties to boost housing supply
We must build with less focus on projections and more on delivery of homes, new housing minister says

We must build with less focus on projections and more on delivery of homes, new housing minister says

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

The minister was responding to queries about the disparity between projects and the number of new homes delivered in 2024
Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Éowyn

Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Éowyn

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Efforts to repair the damaged network continue into a sixth day
Storm Éowyn: 180,000 without power as crews from UK, Austria and Finland work on repairs

Storm Éowyn: 180,000 without power as crews from UK, Austria and Finland work on repairs

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

The vast majority of people impacted by Storm Éowyn will have their power restored by Friday, according to the ESB
Missing Persons Day marked with move to improve database of human remains

Missing Persons Day marked with move to improve database of human remains

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Justice minister Helen McEntee will outline the enhancements to the searchable database which was first launched last year.
‘It’s a Dublin bubble issue’: Fianna Fáil defends decriminalisation proposals

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

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Labour’s Duncan Smith said that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have been ‘all over the shop’ on the decriminalisation of cannabis.
Dáil motion to expel Israeli ambassador defeated

Dáil motion to expel Israeli ambassador defeated

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

It came as more than a thousand protesters calling for the expulsion of the ambassador stood outside the Dáil
New legislation needed to tackle gambling issues, says Browne

New legislation needed to tackle gambling issues, says Browne

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

A new ESRI report shows Ireland's gambling problem is far worse than previously thought, with 130,000 people considered problem gamblers

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