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The Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon says homelessness affects every aspect of children's lives (Stock image)

Ombudsman to call for child homelessness strategy

The impact of homelessness and unstable living conditions on children is catastrophic, the Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon will tell the Oireachtas Committee on Housing.

Ireland • 4 hrs

The report said asking prices nationally are now 40% higher than at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020

House asking prices rose by average of 12% in last year

Asking prices for houses have risen by an average of 12.3% to €357,851 in the past year, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report.

Ireland • 22 hrs

The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025 is before the Oireachtas

Bill passed extending Rent Pressure Zones across country

The Dáil has agreed to pass a piece of legislation without a vote which will extend Rent Pressure Zones across the country.

Politics • 18 Jun

Hundreds of people gathered outside Leinster House for the rally

Hundreds attend Raise the Roof rally outside Dáil

The Raise the Roof campaign group held a rally outside the Dáil calling for urgent Government action on Ireland's housing and homelessness crisis.

Politics • 17 Jun

Minister for Housing James Browne says the new measures 'strike a balance'

Minister for Housing defends new Govt rental measures

The Minister for Housing has defended new measures in relation to the rental market, saying they strike a balance between protecting tenants and supporting investment.

Ireland • 13 Jun

In the first quarter of this year 8,177 homes were given the green light (stock image)

Fall in number of homes approved for planning permission

The number of homes approved for planning permission fell by 2.5% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Ireland • 12 Jun

Tánaiste Simon Harris told his parliamentary party that the Cabinet's decisions on the rental market were the correct approach

Tough decisions needed to boost housing supply - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris told a meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that tough decisions will be taken to ensure housing supply is increased.

Housing • 11 Jun

The LDA's development plans for social and affordable housing is to be broadened to allow more private homes to be built as well

LDA set for private land purchase for housing projects

The Land Development Agency is on course to purchase more private land and build more private housing projects, following a meeting of the Cabinet committee on housing in Dublin.

Housing • 05 Jun

The site is in an area of great housing need in Dublin, according to the LDA

HRI and LDA to develop Leopardstown campus, 800 new homes

The Land Development Agency and Horse Racing Ireland have reached an agreement on the transfer of land with the potential to deliver 800 homes at Leopardstown Racecourse in south Dublin.

Business • 05 Jun

Shortage of planning staff causing housing delays

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said a shortage of planning staff both in councils and in An Bord Pleanála is causing an excessive delay in building houses.

Business • 03 Jun

Between March and April, the number of children in emergency accommodation rose by 100 to 4,775

15,580 homeless last month, including 4,775 children

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation rose again last month. According to the Department of Housing, 15,580 people were homeless in April.

Ireland • 30 May

The figure of 41,000 new homes has been a repeated target of opposition parties

41,000 new homes this year 'very difficult' - Minister

Minister for Housing James Browne has admitted a pre-general election Government promise to build 41,000 new homes this year is now "very, very difficult" and will be "an extreme climb to reach".

Politics • 30 May

Uisce Éireann takes 40% of the flow in the River Liffey into its pipes every year, the committee heard

Uisce Éireann warns of overreliance on water from Liffey

Uisce Éireann has warned that if the River Liffey is ever polluted, 85% of the water in the greater Dublin area would be gone.

Politics • 28 May

James Browne described the target of 41,000 new homes this year as 'extremely challenging'

Minister acknowledges 2025 housing target unlikely to be met

Minister for Housing James Browne has acknowledged the Government is unlikely to meet its target of building 41,000 homes this year.

Prime Time • 27 May

The ESRI will tell an Oireachtas committee that it does not expect any major increase in housing supply this year and next year (file pic)

Cabinet approves planning extension for developers

The Cabinet has approved a plan from Minister for Housing James Browne to allow developers to apply in certain cases for a three-year planning permission extension.

Politics • 27 May

Four opposition parties have called for a housing demonstration

Opposition push for housing demonstration in June

The Cabinet is not expected to discuss proposals that could potentially change the rules around rent pressure zones this week.

Politics • 26 May

Brendan McDonagh said the first time he discussed a possible move to the Housing Activation Office was in April

NAMA head never discussed housing czar salary - committee

The head of NAMA has told the Oireachtas Committee on Finance that his salary was never discussed when he was approached to become the so-called housing czar.

Politics • 21 May

The Housing Committee was told 28% of local authority land banks could not proceed due to inadequate access to essential services (stock image)

Land banks undeveloped over lack of services, cttee told

The Oireachtas Committee on Housing has heard that nearly one third of local authority land banks cannot proceed to development because they are not serviced sites.

Politics • 20 May

The First Home Scheme is designed to help bridge the funding gap for eligible first-time buyers and other homebuyers between their deposit and mortgage, and the price of their new home

First Home Scheme extended to 2027, €30m more funding

The Government has announced an additional €30m in funding and an extension to 2027 for the First Home Scheme (FHS).

Business • 13 May

International investors are keen to spend money in the European market but want to ensure they make a return, according to Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty hits housing investment - Elkstone

Regulatory uncertainty is stiffling much-needed investment in residential housing, according to private market specialists Elkstone.

Business • 12 May

Faster housing delivery could mitigate impact of tariffs

Faster housing delivery could mitigate the impact of tariffs, according to the latest report from Davy.

Business • 08 May

Cairn Homes says confident on full year guidance

Homebuilder Cairn Homes said today it is confident on its full year guidance and is expecting revenue growth of over 10% and operating profits of about €160m.

Business • 08 May

RTÉ News understands the Department of Housing was given the options paper in the past week

'Options paper' suggests 2% rent rise once RPZs run out

Minister for Housing James Browne has received an "options paper" from the Housing Agency which suggests landlords should be allowed to increase rent by more than 2% when rent pressure zones run out at the end of this year.

Politics • 04 May

James Browne came up with a politically ham-fisted plan

Coalition botches top role as it grapples with housing

Minister for Housing James Browne faces a monumental task, after a dreadful year for housing in 2024, when the Government missed its target for residential construction.

Business • 03 May

Sinn Féin says the Government's policies on housing have failed

Govt to 'persevere' with new housing office - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said that the Government will "persevere" with establishing the Housing Activation Office and that it will not be deflected from doing so.

Ireland • 02 May