Cabinet legislation to extend HBFI loans to sites without planning permission
Legislation will be brought before Cabinet to expand Home Building Finance Ireland, allowing home-building loans for projects without planning permission.
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Every council in the StateDublin City5,557 lodged this year · 38,183 on the registerCork County3,352 lodged this year · 141,661 on the registerDonegal2,556 lodged this year · 23,782 on the registerDún Laoghaire–Rathdown2,447 lodged this year · 42,433 on the registerFingal2,354 lodged this year · 23,742 on the registerGalway County1,959 lodged this year · 20,939 on the registerMeath1,807 lodged this year · 18,428 on the registerKildare1,566 lodged this year · 17,311 on the registerTipperary1,488 lodged this year · 16,233 on the registerLimerick1,455 lodged this year · 14,118 on the registerWicklow1,372 lodged this year · 15,390 on the registerMayo1,310 lodged this year · 12,417 on the registerKerry1,265 lodged this year · 14,728 on the registerClare1,203 lodged this year · 12,169 on the registerWexford1,177 lodged this year · 19,091 on the registerWaterford1,131 lodged this year · 11,052 on the registerLaois1,027 lodged this year · 8,812 on the registerLouth1,020 lodged this year · 11,747 on the registerSouth Dublin911 lodged this year · 32,989 on the registerKilkenny901 lodged this year · 9,791 on the registerOffaly835 lodged this year · 7,210 on the registerCavan779 lodged this year · 6,895 on the registerWestmeath703 lodged this year · 6,739 on the registerRoscommon701 lodged this year · 6,973 on the registerMonaghan671 lodged this year · 6,843 on the registerSligo548 lodged this year · 5,111 on the registerCarlow449 lodged this year · 5,026 on the registerGalway City349 lodged this year · 3,849 on the registerLongford305 lodged this year · 3,168 on the registerLeitrim247 lodged this year · 2,315 on the registerCork City22 lodged this year · 7,954 on the register
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26 JunSeanad Debate: Calls for Greater Transparency in Part 8 Public Consultation26 JunDáil debate highlights planning gaps on parks and playgrounds provision26 JunDáil passes Second Stage of Strategic Gas Reserve Bill with bespoke planning pathway26 JunMinister reveals 13,120 housing commencements Jan–May 2026; Kildare sees 40% rise26 JunMinister confirms €4.1m Borris-in-Ossory wastewater upgrade; zoning-infrastructure gap remains
26 JunSeanad Debate: Calls for Greater Transparency in Part 8 Public Consultation26 JunDáil debate highlights planning gaps on parks and playgrounds provision26 JunDáil passes Second Stage of Strategic Gas Reserve Bill with bespoke planning pathway26 JunMinister reveals 13,120 housing commencements Jan–May 2026; Kildare sees 40% rise26 JunMinister confirms €4.1m Borris-in-Ossory wastewater upgrade; zoning-infrastructure gap remains
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Government Plans Legislation to Assist Smaller Homebuilders with Finance
The Government is planning new legislation intended to make it easier for smaller homebuilders to access finance for developing new homes.
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Seanad debate examines planning powers to curb vape shop concentrations
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An Coimisiún Pleanála has issued the agenda for the resumed oral hearing into Uisce Éireann's Compulsory Purchase Order No. 2026 (Bridge of Peace).
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An Coimisiún Pleanála has published the oral hearing agenda concerning South Dublin County Council's compulsory purchase order for the Clonburris South Link Street in Kishogue.
Read article →Planning Expiry Rules Delayed Dublin School Project Before Late 2026 Build Target
A new 600-student building for Gaelcholáiste Reachrann is scheduled to start construction in late 2026 following delays caused by planning permission expiry rules.
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Topical & Policy
Finance Bill 2026 introduces derelict property tax and Residential Zoned Land Tax revisions
The Government has introduced the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026, setting out legislative provisions for a new derelict property tax and adjustments to the Residential Zoned Land Tax.
Read article →Dáil Considers Motion to Approve Marine Planning Policy Statement
A motion to approve the adoption and publication of the Marine Planning Policy Statement under the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 has been moved in Dáil Éireann.
Read article →MyWaste Campaign Urges Builders to Cut Skip Waste and Separate Materials
MyWaste’s “Think Before You Skip It” campaign encourages Irish builders and contractors to separate materials, cut skip costs, and reduce demolition waste.
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