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NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationFinance 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.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationDáil 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.
NewsEnergy, Utilities & RenewablesEirGrid Forecasts Lower Winter Electricity Outage Risk
EirGrid has forecast a reduced risk of electricity outages across Ireland during the peak winter season from next month to April.
NewsHousing & ResidentialCabinet Considers Phasing Out Turnkey Social Housing Acquisitions
The purchase of new turnkey properties for social housing is set to be phased out under proposals brought before the Cabinet.
NewsHousing & ResidentialSole council CPO application to An Coimisiún Pleanála in September sought 24 ghost estate homes
A single local authority compulsory purchase order application was made to An Coimisiún Pleanála in September, seeking 24 homes in an unfinished estate.
NewsHousing & ResidentialShort lets and holiday homes threatening Gaeltacht communities, Trinity researchers warn
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have warned that holiday homes and short-term lets are displacing residents and threatening the future of Gaeltacht communities.
NewsHousing & ResidentialTurnkey Social Housing Acquisitions to Be Phased Out Under Cabinet Proposals
The purchase of new turnkey properties for social housing is set to be phased out under plans brought before the Cabinet.
NewsPlanning Policy & LegislationDerelict property owners face 7% tax without remedial action
Owners of derelict properties face a 7% tax on their property's value if they do not take remedial action, RTÉ News has reported.
NewsHousing & ResidentialRevenue to Secure Powers for 7% Vacant Property Tax Due in 2028
Revenue is set to receive powers to collect a new 7 per cent tax from owners of vacant properties, with the charge expected to take effect in 2028.
NewsHousing & ResidentialOver 7,100 Homes Restored Under Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
New Department of Housing figures show 7,162 vacant and derelict homes have been restored under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant since 2022.
NewsHousing & ResidentialEirebus Appeals Refusal for Depot Staff Modular Housing in Dublin 15
Eirebus Ltd has appealed Fingal County Council's decision to refuse planning retention for 19 modular units and six mobile homes used by transport workers at its Corduff Road depot.
NewsTransport & InfrastructureWaterford Council Refuses Permission for Major Kilmeaden Data Centre
Waterford Council has refused planning permission for a proposed major data centre in Kilmeaden, according to the Irish Examiner.